Enjoy fries loaded with tomatoes, soured cream, jalapeños and pickled red onions – perfect for movie nights or entertaining, they’ll be a big hit with any crowd
Prep:10 mins
Serves 4 – 6
1 red onion, halved and finely sliced½ lime, juiced450g frozen oven fries2 tsp Cajun seasoning, plus a pinch6 pork or chorizo-style sausages150g mixed grated cheddar and mozzarella cheese2 tomatoes, finely chopped150g soured cream50g pickled jalapeñossmall bunch of coriander, leaves picked
STEP 1Combine the sliced onion, lime juice and a pinch of salt in a non-metallic bowl, and set aside to lightly pickle for 20 mins. Will keep chilled for up to five days.STEP 2Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Arrange the fries in a single layer over a large baking tray, sprinkle with a generous pinch of the Cajun seasoning and bake for 10 mins, shaking the tray after 5 mins. They should be cooked but not have much colour.STEP 3Meanwhile, squeeze the sausagemeat from the skins into a frying pan, and add the 2 tsp Cajun seasoning. Fry over a medium heat, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon, until cooked and browned in places.STEP 4Remove the fries from the oven, then scatter over the cooked sausage and cheese. Return to the oven for 10 mins until the cheese has melted and the chips are golden and crisp.STEP 5Top the hot fries with the tomatoes, soured cream, jalapeños, pickled onions and coriander leaves just before serving.
