Serves 2-3

Ingredients

1 bag (540g) waffle fries

Marinara pizza sauce

• 1 can (14oz) diced tomatoes
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 ½ Tablespoons sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
• ½ Tablespoon dried basil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

To finish

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup pepperoni slices

Method

1. Cook the waffle fries in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

Whilst the waffle fries are cooking prepare the pizza sauce

1. In a pan combine the marinara pizza sauce ingredients. Stir over a medium heat until well combined. Bring toa boil and cook for 3 minutes, stirring continuously
2. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
3. After this time remove from the heat and bland using an emulsion blend to an even sauce
4. Set aside until needed

To finish

1. In a bowl mix together the cheeses. Set aside until needed
2. Once the waffle fries have been cooked remove from the oven and set temperature to 400°F
3. Portion the waffle fries by layering with the fires with marinara pizza sauce and cheese. Finish with a layer of cheese and top with pepperoni slices
4. Return the pizza waffles fries to the oven to cook for 7-10 minutes until the cheese has melted and the pepperoni has “cupped”. *You can also give them some additional time under the broiler for extra finishing