I can hear the skepticism now. I promise, it is low sodium, easy, tasty and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The cheeseburger part is pretty straightforward. Pan fry, or grill, the burgers. I season mine with a liberal sprinkle of Mrs. Dash Table Blend. Top them with half a slice of cheddar (we like Great Value presliced sharp cheddar at 130mg per slice) and a piece of cooked lower sodium bacon (Oscar Meyer at 80mg per piece). The buns we buy are 150mg each. The fries and veggies add about another 50mg of sodium to the meal. Can it be? Burgers and fries for under 450mg of sodium?!
For me, the fries are the best part of this meal. Maybe because they taste pretty close to Arby's curly fries, or maybe because they make Bill smile. Maybe both. But they sure are good. Here's how I make them, but remember the measurements are approximate...I'm a dash, dab and sprinkle kind of cook. Adjust things to your personal tastes...spices and herbs have next to no sodium so experiment away! Recipe after the jump.
Oven Fries (serves 2)
- 2-3 medium red potatoes
- 1 T olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Mrs Dash Table Blend
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp ground pepper
Preheat oven to 425*. Peel and slice the potatoes into thin fry-like shapes. Rinse them in hot water a few times to get some of the starch off then dry them with a paper towel. Toss them in a bowl with the olive oil. Add in the seasonings then toss again to evenly coat them. Place them on a cookie sheet in a single layer and bake for about 15 minutes. Turn them over and bake another 5 minutes or so to crisp up the other side. If you like thicker cut fries, drop the oven temp to 400* and bake an extra 5-10 minutes. Serve with no salt added ketchup for a really low low sodium side dish.
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