Easy Poutine Recipe With Gravy Fries
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Easy Poutine Recipe With Gravy Fries
Description
Easy Poutine Recipe With Gravy Fries starts with quality frozen fries baked according to package instructions to achieve a crisp exterior. Fresh cheese curds are sprinkled over the hot fries and briefly returned to the oven just to soften and slightly melt the cheese without fully liquefying it. The gravy is prepared separately by sautéing finely diced onions and minced garlic in butter until softened, then simmering with vegetable broth and seasoning including cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce for subtle acidity and umami. A flour and broth mixture is whisked in to thicken the sauce until smooth and glossy. Once assembled, the combination of the crisp fries, squeaky cheese curds, and flavorful gravy creates a satisfying textural and flavor contrast.
This dish is often served as a casual comfort food or snack and can be enjoyed warm immediately after preparation while the cheese is still melty. Adjusting salt and pepper allows for seasoning balance. The use of frozen fries and bottled broth helps streamline the preparation time without sacrificing the essence of this classic Canadian dish.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 cup onion diced finely
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 cups vegetable broth Better Than Bouillon, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 6-8 ounce cheese curds
- 1 15 ounce frozen fries Alexia, organic Yukon Select; bag
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk flour and 1/2 cup of broth together until smooth; set aside.
- Place French fries in the oven according to the packaged instructions.
- In a medium sauce pan melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and saute until onion is soft and fragrant. Stir in garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the remaining broth, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and simmer (8-10 minutes).
- Add the reserved flour and broth mix whisking until smooth. Continue to whisk as the gravy thickens (1-2 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- To assemble poutine remove cooked fries from the oven and add cheese curds. Put baking sheet back in the oven and bake for 5 minutes to sightly melt cheese. Transfer to serving platter and top with gravy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1213 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 1213kcal | 61% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 92g | 142% |
| Saturated Fat | 48g | 240% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34g | 200% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 240mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 1905mg | 79% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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