Poutine Recipe

Canadian · Main course · 45 min total

A classic Canadian comfort dish featuring crispy fries topped with cheese curds and smothered in a rich beef gravy.

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch thick fries
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup cheese curds (or fresh mozzarella pearls)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Toss potato fries with oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
2. While fries bake, make gravy: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Bring to a simmer; cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Divide hot fries among serving plates. Top with cheese curds. Pour hot gravy over the curds and fries. Serve immediately.

Tips

• For extra crispy fries, soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before baking; dry thoroughly.
• If cheese curds are unavailable, use fresh mozzarella pearls or diced mozzarella.
• Serve immediately to keep fries crispy and cheese melty.

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