Poutine is a popular Canadian dish that will change the way you eat regular French fries. Instead of ketchup or fry sauce, these crispy fries are covered in cheese and beef gravy.
What is Poutine?
If you’ve never had Poutine, or even heard of it, I’m about to change your life! Poutine is basically Canada’s version of smothered fries, and is like a cross between mashed potatoes and gravy and cheese fries. French fries smothered in gravy and cheese may sound strange but really, it’s no less strange than American chili cheese fries. We actually made these for a missionary that was serving in our area who was from Quebec. Our recipe got his stamp of approval, and he even admitted that our Poutine was up there with some of the best he has tried (score)!
Suggestions for Making Poutine
- I prefer using leftover beef gravy from our Sunday roast dinners for our Poutine, but any beef gravy will work. Just use what you have.
- You could even try leftover turkey gravy from Thanksgiving, which would be delicious to use too! Don’t let that good gravy go to waste; use it for poutine!
- These smothered fries also make for a great appetizer for football games (think Sunday night gravy = Monday night football snack) or maybe more appropriately, hockey games!
- If you don’t want to fry up your own fries, go ahead and bake some frozen fries. Do what is easiest for you!
- Use cheese curds for this recipe! Also known as “squeaky cheese”, this type of cheese is perfect for Poutine because the cheese maintains its shape but melts slightly in the hot gravy. The combination with salty fries is scrumptious!
More Potato Recipes
You can serve Poutine as a full meal or appetizer or alongside roast beef, chicken or turkey. We take our potatoes seriously around here, so try some more of our favorite potato side dishes too!
- Cheesy Mashed Potato Cakes
- Grilled Ranch Potatoes in Foil
- Creamed Peas and Potatoes
- Parmesan Grilled Garlic Potatoes
- Danish Brunede Kartofler Caramalized Potatoes
- Loaded Potato Wedges
How to Make Poutine
Ingredients
- 6 potatoes cut into fries
- oil for frying
- 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 cup white cheese curds
- 1 1/2 cup gravy leftover beef gravy is best, but you can also use the recipe below
Gravy:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in deep fryer or large skillet to 360 degrees.
- Fry fries in batches (try not to overcrowd) of about 5 minutes each or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Season lightly with salt and place on large plate/platter.
- Sprinkle cheese curds evenly over fries and pour hot gravy over the top.
- Serve immediately.
For the gravy:
- Melt butter in medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour making a roux.
- Reduce heat and slowly add beef broth, whisking constantly, until you reach your desired thickness.
- Add onion powder and salt and pepper, to taste. Serve hot.
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Charlie says
Finally!
Americans that can make poutine properly!
Many kudos girls :~D
Echo says
What a compliment! Thank you! We got the recipe from a Canadian missionary – so all the credit goes to him!
Carol says
What are cheese curds?
Erica says
I could try and explain but I think Wikipedia would do a better job explaining haha: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheese_curd
Diane Mahoney says
I see that there are different kinds of cheese curds, (cheddar, muenster, etc.) Which kind goes on Poutine?
Favorite Family Recipes says
For this recipe we used a white cheddar. Any kind of cheese curd should work great though! Hope this helps!
Claudia Lamascolo says
Now this is one I would be all over and no one would get a bite ! I love everything in this and its divine!
wilhelmina says
This is top notch comfort food! So delicious!
Anita says
Since I’m not sure when I will have the chance to visit Canada, making a proper poutine at home will have to do. This is so delicious. 🙂
Jessica Formicola says
I LOVE poutine and this is by far the best recipe I’ve ever tried! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Danielle says
I haven’t tried this dish I think, so really excited to give it a try next week. And great choice of gravy – must fit the dish so well.
Justine says
Over the top delish and my families favorite appetizer for sure.
Jayne says
My kids love these fries and request them often. Thanks for sharing.