

Drizzle the fries with some of the gravy. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Top with half of the cheese, then add the remaining fries and the rest of the cheese. Transfer half of the fries to a small rimmed baking pan or oven-safe platter. Simmer, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Traditionalists will insist on a light brown turkey gravy and the molten stretch of mozzarella that soaks into the potato without making it soggy. Add the cream and increase the heat to medium-high to bring to a rapid simmer. Since the late 1970’s, the rich gravy of Disco Fries has been the sobering elixir of choice, poured over plates of crispy French fries and topped with mounds of gooey melted cheese. Slowly add the broth while whisking constantly and occasionally stirring with a rubber spatula, making sure to get into the edges of the pan, until all of the broth has been incorporated. Add the flour, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bake according to the package directions or until very crispy. Spread the fries in the pan in a single layer and spray with cooking spray. After we both finished the plate, Koufomihalis told me disco fries were invented as I should’ve suspected in the 70s, after disco aficionados humming Donna Summer and the Bee Gees. Spray a large rimmed baking pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted.Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (or the temperature indicated on the package of french fries). 1 (2-pound) package frozen French fries 4 thick-cut bacon strips cup chopped white onion (from 1 onion) 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour cup whole milk. Spoon enough gravy over the fries to moisten but not drowned them (you likely won’t use all the gravy). Spread cooked french fries in a single layer. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk in the beef broth and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick. Sprinkle in flour, salt and pepper and whisk together. Add garlic and cooking for an additional minute. Add shallots and cook for 4-6 minutes until the shallots begin to brown. City Diner Restaurant 4.0 (381 reviews) American (Traditional) Diners Greek and disco fries. After having had both, Im not sure the disco fries were really necessary more Delivery Takeout 2.

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. ChurchKey 3.9 (1437 reviews) American (New) Lounges Logan Circle are the disco fries. If you want to make your own Waffle Disco Fries, check out the recipe below! IngredientsĬook fries according to direction on the bag – baking or frying depending on your preference. Check out my “I Miss You” post where I get all nostalgic by wrapping up my week of NYC restaurant recommendation with my favorite spots that have been taken away from us too soon. From the world capital of 24 hour diners, New Jersey, come world famous disco fries a favorite of the 1970s dance crowd, who would pine into diners in. We lost Market Diner in 2015 after developers decided they needed to tear it down and replace with a soulless apartment building. They were my go-to nightcap in my 20s after a marathon of Beyonce inspired dancing at the bars in Hell’s Kitchen and the absolute best were at Market Diner on 43rd and 11th because they’d always make them with waffle fries upon request. If you’re not familiar, disco fries are New Jersey’s answer to Canadian Poutine – crunchy fries smothered in brown gravy and melty mozzarella cheese – and they can be found in just about every diner in New York City. Going rogue today because Ina doesn’t have a Disco Fries recipes.
