cheese fries

Gooey potato side

Cheese fries are French fries topped with melted cheese, typically served as a side dish or snack at casual restaurants and fast food joints.

The cheese may be a processed sauce, shredded cheddar, or other varieties.

Variations include chili cheese fries and bacon cheese fries: We split an order of cheese fries at the diner.

dish

cheddar

Firm aged English cheese

golden · loaded · bacon bits · scallions · ranch dressing · jalapeños · sour cream · chili · gravy · poutine

dining

diner

Casual American eatery

takeout · food truck · sports bar · concession stand · fair food · cafeteria · menu · side order · appetizer · basket

comfort

cravings

Intense desires for something

warmth · indulgent · cozy · homestyle · guilty pleasure · treat · soothing · decadent · richness · filling

social

shareable

Able to be divided

finger food · party · game day · snack · group · sampler · bar food · happy hour · gathering · munchies

nutrition

calories

Measures of food energy

sodium · saturated fat · portion · high-calorie · processed · heavy · greasy · rich · filling · starchy

Categories
Opposites
health/indulgence

cheese friesside salad

Vegetable accompaniment to entrée

steamed vegetables · carrot sticks · celery sticks · garden salad · fruit cup

topping/elaboration

cheese friesfrench fries

Fried potato strips

Family

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G