Get ready to indulge in a classic Canadian delight: Poutine! This dish combines crispy fries, gooey cheese curds, and rich gravy, creating a comfort food experience that’s hard to resist. Perfect for sharing or treating yourself!
Tips for Perfect Poutine
For the best results, use fresh, hot fries and quality cheese curds. Trust me, this part’s so satisfying when all the flavors meld together!
Why You’ll Love It
This dish is not just a meal; it's an experience! The combination of textures and flavors is simply irresistible. You’ve got to try this one!
Ingredients
- French Fries:
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- Poutine Gravy:
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Instructions
- Fries:
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Step 1- Cook Fries: Cook according to recipe or package instructions.
- Gravy:
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Step 2- Make Gravy: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring well. Add bouillons and onion powder then stir. Slowly whisk in the broth until smooth. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened. Taste and season with salt and pepper, as needed. (Add a cornstarch slurry if you want a thicker gravy, or add additional broth to thin the gravy, as needed). Remove from heat.
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Step 3- Serve: Add fries to a large serving bowl (or divide between 4 serving containers, for 4 individual servings). Top with cheese curds and ladle gravy on top. Grab a fork and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 550, Fat: 30g, Carbs: 65g, Protein: 12g
Cooking techniques
This recipe involves frying, thickening, and assembling. Frying the potatoes creates that perfect crispy texture while thickening the gravy ensures it clings beautifully to the fries!
Variations or substitutions
Feel free to substitute with sweet potato fries for a twist, or add toppings like sautéed mushrooms or pulled pork for added flavor!
Storage tips
Store leftover poutine in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for the best texture!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
