Give French Fries a creamy condiment upgrade because tastes matters

Food debates come in all forms. Whether people want to say which quick service restaurant has the best fries, the style of fries, or the amount of seasoning on those potatoes, the reality is that food opinions add to the flavor in each bite. To spark another spirited conversation around the table, it is time to swap that dipping sauce. Ready to give French Fries a creamy condiment upgrade?

While French Fries might seem like an All-American dish, the fried spuds originated in Belgium. The sliced potatoes were considered a substitute for fried fish. This concept can be dated back to the late 1600s.

In America, Thomas Jefferson is credited with bringing the fried potatoes to the U.S. The well-traveled President served the food in the White House.

While it has been hundreds of years since Americans took that first bite, some things have changed and others have remained the same. There are insanely expensive fries, healthier fries and a myriad of other options. Given all the food choices, it is apparent how Americans can eat over 300 million tons of French Fries a year.

Ready to change that dip and give French Fries a creamy condiment?

When many people dig into a serving of French Fries, ketchup gets the squeeze. Even though some other dipping sauces are getting their due, the tomato-esque sauce adds it colorful drizzle to the conversation. Although it seems like a traditional choice, has anyone questioned whether a sugary tomato flavored sauce really highlights the flavor of those fried potatoes?

Ketchup and French Fries are an American staple, but in other countries ketchup is off the table. Instead, many people prefer mayonnaise as their dipping choice. Often considered the most versatile condiment in the kitchen, that mayonnaise can be used in numerous recipes. Why couldn’t it be served with French Fries?

Some people feel that the creaminess of the mayonnaise is the perfect contrast to the fried, sometimes salty fries. That tanginess is a different experience than a sugary ketchup.

If totally ditching the ketchup from the conversation is too hard of a goodbye, consider blending together a little ketchup and mayonnaise. It boosts the flavors yet keeps a touch of the familiar.

Or, if sauce experimentation isn’t appealing, let an expert take over. For example, pull that bottle of Hellmann’s Spicy Mayonnaise Dressing out of the fridge and give it a squirt. The flavor tastes amazing on a sandwich or burger why wouldn’t it taste delicious on French Fries.

And, when you think about it, Hellmann’s Mayonnaise has brought the creaminess to a various of sauces and dishes. Like that Creamy Chili Honey Sauce, which brings the sweet heat, is better because of the original ingredient.

Basically, it is time to think beyond just one condiment for those spuds. Sometimes food rules are meant to be re-written.