There are times in life when Kimchi Cheese Fries are absolutely, completely necessary.  This is one of those times.

The holidays are upon us.  For home cooks, this stretch of time brings out the best and the worst.  One day, we’ll dazzle like Olympic medalists who’ve just won the gold.  Other days, we won’t be able to cook for the life of us.  Yes, the cooking grind is real. 

All those extra-special meals.  All those gatherings and potlucks.  All the exhaustion of trying to bring your A-game to the most wonderful time of the year. 

Kimchi Cheese Fries are the perfect antidote to the holiday madness.  A simple meal or snack when you’re exhausted from the holiday rush.  An appetizer to throw together for that last minute get-together. 

And it couldn’t be simpler.  Frozen french fries.  Pungent kimchi.  And loads and loads of cheese. 

Yes, it really is that easy.

At first, I tried to make these with homemade french fries.  But no, that wouldn’t do.  I wanted simple, simple, simple.  That’s how a bag of frozen french fries became my new BFF. 

If you’re a french fry snob here, I understand.  But let me assure you, there will be a day when you will be thanking me.  This recipe does not require that you peel, julienne, soak, and fry potatoes in small batches.  Trust that one day, you will be thankful for that plebeian bag of processed french fries in the freezer.  

The Method:

Toast french fries in the oven.  High heat for maximum crispness.    

 

Saute kimchi for 5-8 minutes until golden orange in color.  Then scatter cooked kimchi on top of fries. 

Smother with cheese.  Then another round in the oven.  This time on moderate heat.  We want the cheese to melt into puddles of gooey satisfaction.    

Now it’s time to eat.  Forks optional.  Make all your kimchi cheese fry dreams come true.  

 

More Kimchi Inspiration:

Kimchi Stew aka Kimchi Jjigae

Kimchi Queso Dip

Kimchi Pancake

Budae Jjigae