Poutine (Classic Canadian)
A classic Canadian comfort food made with crispy French fries topped with squeaky cheese curds and rich brown gravy.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop & Deep Fry
- Cuisine: Canadian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups frozen or fresh-cut French fries
- 2 cups cheese curds
- 2 cups beef or chicken gravy
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, for extra richness)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the French fries according to package instructions or deep fry fresh-cut potatoes until golden and crispy.
- Warm the gravy in a saucepan over medium heat until hot and smooth.
- Place the hot fries on a serving plate.
- Scatter cheese curds evenly over the fries.
- Pour the hot gravy over the fries and curds, allowing the cheese to soften and partially melt.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For the most authentic taste, use fresh white cheddar cheese curds.
- Gravy can be made from scratch or from a mix for convenience.
- Serve immediately to maintain the fries’ crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: poutine, Canadian, cheese curds, fries, gravy, comfort food
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