Cheesy chips in England are a popular and fast food as well as takeaway food that is made of hot, thick British chips "fries" which are covered in melted cheese.
The cheese that is used with cheesy chips are often grated cheddar cheese that is sprinkled over freshly fried, hot chips, which allow the heat to melt the cheese.
Cheesy chips are often served as a comforting, late night snack and sometimes eve have curry sauce or gravy.
The way Cheesy Chips are made and prepared are by using grated cheddar and sometimes they may also use cheddar sauce or mozzarella.
The cheesy chips in England are a classic "chippy" (chip shop) item and also a staple pub food and can also be served with additional toppings like crispy onions, bacon bits, or even sour cream and they are often referred to as loaded fries.
In the UK, these are often thick cut chips and not thin French fries. and they are commonly eaten after a night out and sometimes also called soakage food.
Cheesy chips are also very similar to the Canadian dish poutine, although they are not often served with gravy and cheese curds unless specified.
Cheesy chips are healthy in moderation as cheesy chips are low carb and high in protein and are considered a healthier option for snacking on than traditional chips.
Cheesy chips contain protein as well as calcium from the real cheese with no added sugar or carbs.