Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs russet potatoes, cut into fries
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup boba pearls, cooked as per package instructions
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Soak boba pearls in water for 30 minutes, then cook according to package instructions and drain.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cut potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Spread fries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer.
  4. Bake fries in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  5. In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until steaming but not boiling. Whisk in cornstarch to thicken, followed by heavy cream, salt, and shredded cheese until smooth.
  6. Stir in cooked boba pearls gently until well combined.
  7. Once fries are cooked, transfer to a serving plate and pour cheesy boba topping generously over them. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.