Fun & Unique Toppings and Dips for French Fries

The potato . . . we eat the spud in so many different ways but by far the most tasty and favorite food of America is the French Fry.

French fries can be found around the world with many different toppings. Some of them may gross you out and others may tickle your taste buds.

The most common toppings you will see are by far ketchup, cheese or even chili. Take a peek though at what others around America and world put on their fries.

WARNING - AFTER READING THIS YOU MAY WANT TO EAT FRENCH FRIES!

Below are some toppings, dips or sides for you try the next time you eat fries. Feel free to try them on top of fries or on the side -

• tartar sauce

• lemon juice

• sour cream

• steak sauce

• a restaurant's special sauce (Arby's or Zaxby's)

• honey mustard

• mayonnaise (or a mix of ketchup, mayo & mustard)

• gravy - white, brown

• Heinz 57 sauce

• enchilada sauce

• milk shakes (my favorite Wendy's frosty)

• pizza sauce and with pizza cheese

• malt vinegar

• garlic

• cream cheese with chili powder

• salad dressing (ranch, blue cheese & many others)

• Jalapeño cheese dip

• Dipped in pickle juice

Different countries have different condiments they serve with French fries.

• Malt vinegar is common in the U.K.

• Australia prefers chicken salt to plain salt

• Banana ketchup is common in the Philippines

• Germany combines ketchup and mayonnaise aka Pommes

• Gravy poutine is common in Canada

• Vietnam sprinkles sugar and soft butter

• Chopped onions in the Netherlands

• Lemon in Mexico

• Mint cilantro sauce in Pakistan

• Oregano in Greece

• Seaweed flavoring is served with fries at McDonalds in Japan

While doing research on this article I discovered something called "Fry Sauce". This is something you can buy just for your fries. It started in Utah & according to the website when the inventor started creating it everyone went crazy about it & started putting it on everything.

The company is called "Some Dudes Fry Sauce" & you can buy it online at his website. If you live in Utah you may find it in the intermountain area in local stores. Check the website for more details.

The next time you eat French fries you may discover a new favorite topping or dip. I know I have a few interesting ideas.