Cheesy Shoestring Carrot Fries
You only need 5 ingredients to make these incredible Cheesy Shoestring Carrot Fries. Shredded carrots, olive oil, Parmesan cheese with a little salt and pepper are delicious and healthy combination! Every taste is naturally sweet from the carrots, covered in parmesan cheese and perfect for all occasions. This is an amazing side dish that goes well with steak, chicken, fish and vegetarian burgers!
Don't get me wrong; I love some good old fashioned french fries from time to time. However, I enjoy playing around in the kitchen and I am always trying to come up with something different and unique. These shoestring carrot fries are unlike anything you've tried before.
When I get a craving for carrots, I often make my Best Instant Pot Carrots or my Healthy Carrot Apple Ginger Soup. Both are pretty tasty and are great for year-round meals. I can't forget to mention one of my favorite carrot-inspired desserts, these Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies are a delicious, healthy treat and one of my post popular recipes here are on the blog.
Back to the Cheesy Shoestring Carrot Fries! Adding the parmesan cheese to the vegetable fries seriously takes them to the next level. The combination of sweet and salty is insanely good. There are days when I crave these fries and will eat them all by themselves for dinner!
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WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE CHEESY SHOESTRING CARROT FRIES
Don't worry; you don't need anything crazy for these cheesy shoestring carrot fries. They taste as if they have cooked forever, but in reality, they are on your table in under an hour. Let's take a look at what you need.
Kitchen Tools That Are Needed:
HOW DO I MAKE CHEESY SHOESTRING CARROT FRIES?
STEP 1: PREPARE THE OVEN AND CARROTS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a bowl, toss the carrots with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Then, spread carrots on a baking sheet.
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STEP 2: PREPARE THE CHEESE MIXTURE
In a small bowl, combine shredded parmesan cheese with salt and pepper to taste. Then, sprinkle cheese mixture over the carrots.
STEP 3: BAKE AN ENJOY!
Pop them in the oven and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, until carrots begin to crisp and cheese starts to brown. Flip the carrots once or twice throughout cooking. Remove and let cool.
ARE THE CARROT FRIES CRISPY OR SOFT?
These homemade cheesy shoestring carrot fries are fairly crispy. The longer they roast, the more crispy they will end up. If you take them out of the oven earlier, they will be much less crunchy.
CAN I ADD ANY OTHER INGREDIENTS TO THE CARROTS?
Yes, if you want to, you can add other ingredients. You could always shred up some sweet potatoes. They cook up at the same rate as the carrots so you should have good results. Another great option would be radishes. Cut them into thin discs or shred them, so they are the same thickness as the carrots. They will taste great with the carrots and seasonings too. Try not to add any veggies that seem to cook a lot longer or way faster. Otherwise, you may end up with part of the ingredients burnt and the other part not cooked all the way.
CAN I ADD OTHER TYPES OF CHEESE?
Yes, if you would like to add other types of cheese, that's more than fine. I love using parmesan because it gets crispy and goes well with the carrots. You could easily swap it for cheddar, Pepper Jack, Colby Jack, or even mozzarella. If you wanted to, you could add a variety of cheeses to change the flavors. If you love spicy foods, Pepper Jack is one of the best flavors!
WHAT GOES WELL WITH CHEESY SHOESTRING CARROT FRIES?
You can serve these carrot fries with just about any meal you like, but I wanted to point out my favorite combinations. Take a look at these ideas:
- Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches - These sandwiches are amazing and go beautifully with these carrot shoestring fries.
- Easy Oven Roasted Cauliflower Steak - When you aren't in the mood for meat, but want something amazing, these cauliflower steaks are perfection.
- Turkey Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls - Nothing goes better together than sandwiches and fries. These turkey sliders are always a hit with my kids and the carrot fries pair perfectly with them!
SO TELL ME…
Have you ever made carrot fries? What are you planning to serve with these cheesy shoestring carrot fries? What's your favorite way to make carrots? How often do you eat carrots?
Thank you so much for stopping by. As always, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below. Have a great week!
Cheesy Shoestring Carrot Fries
Ingredients
- 10 oz bag of shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese - shredded
- Dash of salt & pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a bowl, toss the carrots with 2 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Spread on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine shredded parmesan cheese with a dash of salt and pepper. Then sprinkle over the carrots.
- Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes. Flip the carrots once or twice throughout cooking.
- Remove and let cool.
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