Copycat Disneyland Al Pastor French Fries: French Fries like you’ve never had! Typically french fries are thought of as a side dish. Not these french fries! Crispy french fries are placed in a pool of homemade cheese sauce, then a layer of marinated slow cooked pork (Al Pastor), salsa verde, and homemade pineapple salsa. French Fry PERFECTION!

On my last trip to the Disney Parks I ordered these incredible Al Pastor French Fries. I found them at Paradise Grill in California Adventure. Since I live in Arizona I don’t get to the parks that often. So, in order to be able to enjoy these delicious french fries I knew I had to recreate the recipe. I hope you enjoy this little piece of the Disneyland Parks.

Disneyland VS Homemade Al Pastor French Fries

While the french fries at Disneyland were good, homemade will win every time!

Copycat Disneyland Al Pastor French Fries—Layers

THE CHEESE SAUCE

The cheese sauce offers a creamy base for the crunchy french fries and another layer of delicious flavor.

INGREDIENTS (complete printable recipe below)

• 1 quart milk
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 12 ounces Gruyere, grated (4 cups)
• 8 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups)
• ½ tablespoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS -scroll down to printable recipe

LEFTOVER CHEESE SAUCE

The cheese sauce recipe makes 6 cups of creamy cheese sauce perfect for homemade macaroni and cheese. Boil elbow pasta according to the package instructions. Mix with leftover cheese sauce. Spoon into freezer and microwave safe containers. I used these → Clear Airtight Deli Container. Fill and freeze. When ready to eat, place the container WITH THE LID ON in the microwave. Heat 5 minutes, stir and enjoy. Stays fresh (in the freezer) up to 3 months.

THE FRENCH FRIES

I used frozen french fries and cooked them in the air fryer. OTHER OPTIONS COULD BE—frying in oil or grabbing your favorite fast food restaurant french fries. TIP: If you choose to use fast food french fries, make sure everything is ready to go, before you leave, preheat the oven to warm.

CHILI VERDE SALSA

Chili Verde Salsa is made with tomatillos and offers and sweet tang. I used store bought salsa. Click here if you would like to make homemade→TOMATILLO SALSA

APRICOT PINEAPPLE SALSA

So incredibly in love with a good sweet and savory salsa.

INGREDIENTS (complete printable recipe below)

• 2 cups diced fresh pineapple
• 4 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup apricot preserves
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS -scroll down to printable recipe

Al Pastor Pork

A marinated pork used in tacos, burritos, and now french fries!

SLOW COOKER: The slow cooker is your best friend on busy days. Pour marinade into the slow cooker along with the pork cut into 4 pieces. Cook on high 4 hours, shred, and place back in the sauce.

GRILLED: Drain pork, discard marinade. Grill pork until done (160°)

How to Build Al Pastor French Fries

Starting with the bottom layer and working up to the top (per serving)

LAYER #1—1/3 cup Creamy homemade cheese sauce

LAYER #2—6 ounces French Fries, frozen, homemade, or fast food

LAYER #3—4 ounces Al Pastor Pork

LAYER #4—1 tablespoon Salsa Verde

LAYER #5—2 tablespoons Pineapple Salsa

OTHER TOPPING OPTIONS

While I think these Copycat Disneyland Al Pastor French Fries are perfection, and have FIVE layers of deliciousness. There are a few more toppings that would taste great if added.

• PICO DE GALLO
• SOUR CREAM or CREMA
• SLICED AVOCADO or GUACAMOLE
• SLICED BLACK OLIVES
• CHOPPED GREEN ONION

LARGE PARTY PLATTER OF AL PASTOR FRENCH FRIES

This might be the best Fiesta Party appetizer ever created! Look below for TWO serving options.

PLATTER: Use a large pizza pan to build the perfect party appetizer platter.

BUILD YOUR OWN: Serve everything on the side and let your guests decide what they want on their Al Pastor French Fries.

QUICK SEMI HOMEMADE PARTY TRICK FOR EL PASTOR FRENCH FRIES

Even though NOTHING compares to homemade, I realize there are days when time is short and you need a recipe that can be put on the table quickly. Using these suggestions you can have everything you need in your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer ready to go at anytime. I’ll break it down into the layers.

LAYER #1: Cheese: There are a couple of ways you can achieve having a cheesy bottom depending on what you want. Creamy and cheesy or just cheesy. Using store bought nacho cheese dip will give you both the creamy texture and cheesy flavor. Adding sliced or grated cheese won’t offer as much creamy texture but you do get the option of choosing better cheese.

LAYER #2: French Fries: A bag of your favorite frozen french fries is awesome. You can also get a few orders of large french fries from your favorite fast food restaurant. TIP: Make sure the oven is on warm before leaving to pick up the french fries. That way you can keep them warm while you get everything together.

LAYER #3: Al Pastor Pork: You can purchase a chicken option at Costco. The best option is to go to your favorite Mexican Restaurant and order Al Pastor Pork to go. If using soon, store in the refrigerator. If you don’t plan on using it within a couple days, store in the freezer.

LAYER #4: Salsa Verde: I have discovered (over time) that there are a few things (believe it or not) that are just as good homemade as they are store bought. Salsa Verde is one of them.

LAYER #5: Pineapple Salsa: There are many options at your local grocery store for sweet and savory salsas. Trader Joe’s has a fantastic pineapple salsa.

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