5 from 12 votes
Poutine
Poutine features crispy French fries topped with fresh cheese curds and smothered in hot brown gravy. This recipe includes instructions for twice-frying fries for extra crispness, then baking them with cheese to melt it just right. The rich gravy complements the crunchy fries and squeaky cheese curds, creating a comforting Saskatchewan-style classic.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
359 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Canadian
Ingredients
- 1 batch potato or a 28 z. bag of frozen fries, homemade french fries
- 6 oz. cheese curds or cubed mozzarella cheese
- 1 batch brown gravy or use a packet, homemade
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Prepare the French Fries
- I recommend making my homemade French fries. Otherwise frozen French fries can be baked per package instructions, or fried as follows:
- Heat oil to 300 degrees in a deep fryer or dutch ovenTIP: Using a candy/deep frying thermometer makes it easy to tell when the oil is ready.
- Add the fries to the oil in batches, don’t overcrowd them. Fry for about 5 minutes, then place them on a paper towel lined plate. This is enough to cook them through without browning the outside yet and is the best method for extra crispy fries.
- Increase heat to 400 degrees and fry in batches a second time, until they are crispy and golden brown on the outside. Place on paper towels.
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Add the Cheese and Bake
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Line the fries on a baking sheet and sprinkle the cheese on top.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is just melted.
Prepare the Gravy
- This recipe for homemade beef gravy is perfect for Poutine and takes just 10 minutes. Otherwise, prepare a packet according to package instructions. You can also make my easy Chicken Gravy recipe.
- Drizzle the gravy over the fries and serve immediately!
Notes
- Nutrition information for this recipe is based on frozen baked fries; homemade fries may alter nutritional values.
Nutrition Information
Calories
359kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
860mg
(36%)
Potassium
426mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
6.3mg
(7%)
Calcium
161mg
(16%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 860mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 426mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.