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We are big fans of the show Psych. I love a crime procedural that can poke fun at itself. Sadly, after eight seasons, the show is ending on March 26th. One of the things the show is known for (besides the random placement of a pineapple in every episode) is FOOD. Jerk chicken, tacos of every flavor and even Red Robin made regular appearances. So when I saw that this month’s Get Your Chef On challenge was potatoes, I knew I had to make Fries Quatro Queso Dos Fritos to bid a fond farewell to Psych.
Carlton Lassiter: Then maybe you’d like to tell me who did kill him.
Lyin’ Ryan: An Assassin.
Carlton Lassiter: An Assassin.
Lyin’ Ryan: A hired assassin. No, two of them actually. Yes, you see, that has to be it. The night before, I went to this restaurant to get a basket of these things called Fries Quatro Quesos Dos Fritos. You know, the ones where they inject potatoes with a four cheese mixture, fry them three quarters of the way, pull them out, batter them, fry them again, and then serve them with bacon and an ancho chili sour cream. Anyway, as I was sitting there, a car speeds right through the storefront across the street. It makes such a loud noise, I had to turn my head and look and that is when I overheard the guy with the curly-Q’s on his face tell the other guy at the corner table about the assassination plot.
Shawn Spencer: Can this be true?
Burton ‘Gus’ Guster: No way.
Shawn Spencer: I mean, is it even possible?
Burton ‘Gus’ Guster: I couldn’t imagine it.
Shawn Spencer: There’s no way you can prepare a fry like that. That’d be way too much for the human palate to manage.
Burton ‘Gus’ Guster: It would be a flavor seizure.
Source: IMDB
Since there’s no real recipe out there to work from, I just came up with my own, using the passage above as my guide. If you are looking for a “flavor seizure” of your own, try these. 🙂
Fries Quatro Queso Dos Fritos
- 6 small yukon gold or white potatoes
- 1 1/2 cups cheese- I used cheddar, monterey jack, queso quesadilla and asadero cheese
- Enough vegetable oil to cover your potatoes with an inch of oil (I used two full bottles of oil in my deep fryer)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp ancho chili powder (I couldn’t find ancho chili powder so I just used California chili powder)
- 2 tbsp bacon bits
- green onions for garnish
- Heat oil in a deep fryer (that’s what I used) or dutch oven to 350°
- Slice the potatoes lengthwise and use a scoop to remove the middle of the potato. I found that the ones that I scraped out more cooked all the way through and tasted great. The thicker ones were less successful. So empty those puppies out!
- Stuff with cheese. Squeeze everything in that you can! Match the halves back up and spear them with two toothpicks.
- Place in oil and fry for 10 minutes. (I cooked three potatoes at a time.)
- Remove from oil, drain on a paper towel.
- Mix salt, pepper and garlic powder with Panko crumbs on a plate.
- Dredge cooked potatoes through the egg and roll in the crumbs.
- Place back in oil and fry for another 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
For the sauce:
- Mix the sour cream, chili powder and bacon bits in a small bowl.
- Garnish with green onions and/or cilantro and serve with hot “fries”
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Victor Monarque says
Just FYI, I looked up the Ancho chili. I found out that the Ancho chili powder is the Pablano Chili. The Ancho is harvested and turned into a powder before the chili becomes ripe. The ripened version is the Pablano chili.
Hannah Newlin says
I’m having a Psych party tomorrow to watch both movies…I’m gonna attempt to make these! Our food for this party is definitely a Shawn and Gus menu: Jerk Chicken dip, Pineapple cookies, Pineapple pie, Cinnamon pie, and hopefully…Fries Quatro Queso Dos Fritos!
gabby says
we are getting ready for the psych movie 2 and these look awesome. have you tried them in the air fryer? thanks so much. 🍍
Nicole Burkholder says
No, I haven’t, but that’s a GREAT idea! Way back when I wrote this recipe, air fryers weren’t really a thing 🙂 I have a crisping lid for my pressure cooker that I could try to see if it works. It’s not exactly like a standard air fryer, but it’s the same idea. My only thought is this- you won’t get the same golden color and crunch that you get from deep frying in oil. But it would certainly make them a lot better for you! 😉 PS-love the pineapple <3 Only a couple more days until we get to see Lassie again!!!
gabby says
thank you so much for getting back to me!! you are wonderful. i will try the air fryer and let you know how it goes. 🙂 (can’t make the pineapple as i am not on my phone and also not technologically savvy in any way! HA!)
Angelina says
We’re making these for tomorrow too!!
Shawna says
Hello! We’re having a PSYCH party and of course these have to be on the menu. My question.. do you scoop the potatoes out when they’re raw or do you par boil them first? They look semi-cooked in the photo. Thanks so much!!
Nicole Burkholder says
They are raw. It’s not too hard to scoop them out. Just be sure not to leave too much, as I mention in the post. The thicker they are, the longer they take to cook. It’s a little wasteful, but you could always use the inside for mashed potato pancakes or something 😉 Besides, Psych is worth it. Only a few more days!!!! Have an awesome party 🙂
Tom says
Why not crumble the bacon inside with the cheese ( clearly colby-jack is indicated) possibly the sour cream and chives too?
Nicole Burkholder says
Well, you certainly could if you wanted to. I was following the description given in the dialogue, which describes them as served “with bacon and an ancho chili sour cream.” The bacon wasn’t mentioned as part of the filling. But there’s no reason NOT to do it that way. It sounds delicious! As for the cheese, you’re welcome to try any 4 you’d like. The description in the show doesn’t specify which ones. 🙂
Jen Marrs says
Shut UP! These look like a big o’ party in my mouth! YUM!
Nicole Burkholder says
Thanks for hosting GYCO and giving me the motivation to make them 🙂
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
Ok, I don’t watch tv so I am clueless on the show, but these look amazing. I already pinned them. I cannot wait to try them! Visiting from the Let’s Get Real Blog Hop!
Nicole Burkholder says
Making something based on a TV show was a first for me 🙂 But it was fun and tasty. Hope you like them!
Patty Haxton Anderson says
Wow. These sound fabulous. Loved the post.
Nicky says
I didn’t know where was a random pineapple in every episode. This was alwasy a fun show to watch.
These sound soooo good. Anything with melted cheese and deep fried will catch my attention. Great recipe Nicole!
Nicole Burkholder says
My husband and I always liked to watch for the pineapple every episode. I have no idea why they did that. 🙂
Hannah Newlin says
In the first episode, Shawn grabs a pineapple off the top of Gus’s fridge and asks if he should slice it up for the road. What I’ve heard, it wasn’t planned, it made everyone laugh…so they decided to use a pineapple something in every episode.
DesignedByBH says
Yeah…pretty sure I’m in love with these and I haven’t even tasted them yet…pinning!!!! 🙂
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
Omg! These look INCREDIBLE! I can’t believe I’ve never thought of making anything like this before, anything involving cheesy potatoes is right up my street!
Nicole Burkholder says
I know, right?!? It like the best version of cheesy fries ever 🙂
Heidy L. McCallum says
Awesome material, loved reading this and the recipe sounds like a definite keeper!!
Nicole Burkholder says
If you’re looking for deep-fried deliciousness it is 🙂
Christina @ Juggling Real Food and Real Life says
Hi Nicole! My husband is a huge fan of Psych and now he is a fan of yours. I showed him this post and he is excited to give this recipe a try. He is always talking about Shawn and Gus like they live with us or something.
Nicole Burkholder says
We feel like Shawn and Gus are our good friends too 🙂 I just love their back-and-forth! Glad your husband liked it 🙂
Jamie @ Coffee With Us 3 says
How fun are these? I love it- seriously, great idea!
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
OH! I love Psych! I’ve watched it every week faithfully since Ep 1. I remember so many folks said the show would never last. I am sad to see it end, but I also understand and respect their decision for doing so. I just adore all the hidden treasures the episodes hold. Thumbs up for making these! They look yummy!
Nicole Burkholder says
It’s a great show to watch in reruns. I can’t wait to Netflix binge- watch it again. 🙂
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
Holy cow. Popping over from Four Marrs when I saw this linked up for GYCO. These look ridiculously amazing. If you don’t win, I will be shocked. Pinning! 🙂
Nicole Burkholder says
You’re very sweet. 🙂 They are probably the least healthy version of potatoes linked up 🙂
Lucy says
These look so good!! I’m so sad that Psych is leaving us!! At least, I can watch reruns to get my Shawn and Gus fix!
Nicole Burkholder says
We are so sad, too 🙁
LydiaF says
Those are awesome! Congratulations because I think you’ve nailed it 🙂 Do you know I’ve never watched Psyche? I guess I’m going to have to schedule a Netflix marathon.