SEATTLE — As you plan for your weekend, the Safeway for U app can help make gameday affordable and delicious. The app shows you the latest deals on foods you love and provides recipes for a perfect gameday menu.
“Nowadays, we live with technology,” said Safeway chef ambassador Joel Gamoran. “Use the Safeway app. Before you go to the store, see what’s on sale.”
Using deals on the app for inspiration, Gamoran created a recipe for loaded jalapeno popper fries and has helpful tips for achieving well-cooked fries in your kitchen.
“Most people, when they roast french fries at home, they typically suck,” he said. “They’re not crispy enough. They’re soggy. They just limp over. You need really good olive oil.”
Gamoran also says it’s important to make sure your oven’s temperature is high enough.
“You need to turn your ovens up,” he said. “450 degrees, none of this 375.”
Once the homemade fries are done, you’ll top with a homemade crema, bacon and scallions, and add chilis if you want a kick.
“When you’re serving this, you want it to kind of go up towards whoever is eating it,” Gamoran said. “That’s a secret of restaurant food. We eat with our eyes first.”
You can find recipes like this, as well as weekly deals and exclusive offers on the Safeway for U app. Gamoran will also be providing fresh content weekly.
“My company Homemade is teaming up with Safeway to teach people how to cook for free,” he said.
Safeway will be providing a weekly 45-minute class that will be an interactive experience for viewers.
“Not only are they giving you the best ingredients, but they’re showing you how to use those ingredients,” Gamoran said.
Loaded Jalapeno Popper Fries
Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Fries:
- 2 pounds baking potatoes, each cut into six wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 scallions, sliced
For the Jalapeño Crema:
- 1 large jalapeño pepper or 2 small jalapeños, ribs and seeds removed, roughly chopped
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons mayo
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/3 cup water (add more if needed for consistency)
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper (plus more to taste)
Instructions:
1. Make the Fries:
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Arrange the potato wedges on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with thyme, pepper, and salt. Toss the wedges to coat them evenly. Roast the potato wedges for 15 minutes, then flip them over and continue roasting for another 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and soft in the center.
Once roasted, sprinkle the wedges with the shredded Cheddar cheese (if using) while they're still hot, so it melts slightly.
1. Prepare the Jalapeño Crema:
In a small food processor or high-speed blender, combine the jalapeño, avocado, cilantro, garlic, mayo, olive oil, lime juice, water, salt, and pepper. Blend the mixture for 30-60 seconds until it's smooth and creamy. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a splash of water to make it more drizzle-able. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
2. Assemble the Loaded Fries:
Transfer the roasted potato wedges to a serving platter.
Top with crumbled queso fresco, crumbled bacon, chopped cilantro, and sliced scallions.
3. Serve:
Serve the loaded fries with the jalapeño crema on the side for dipping
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