Oven Fries

Ingredients:

• 5 large russet potatoes
• 3 tbsp. oil
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions:

1. Fill a large bowl halfway full of cold water.  Slice the potatoes lengthwise into ovals about 1/2 inch thick.  Then, slice each oval into individual fries.  Immediately place the cut fries into the bowl of water.  Place the bowl in the refrigerator and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to up to a few hours.
2. Place 2 cookie sheets in a cold oven and preheat to 400 degrees. 
3. Thoroughly drain water from potatoes and pat dry.  Toss with the oil and salt and pepper.  Spray the heated cookie sheets or lightly brush with additional oil.  Spread the potatoes onto the cookie sheets in a single layer.
4. Bake the fries until golden brown, about 20 minutes.  Sprinkle on the parmesan cheese, if using, and bake an additional 5-8 minutes,until cheese is caramelized.