Home made Poutine

I can guarantee you that poutine is likely one of the most scrumptious consolation meals ever!

A plate of sizzling french fries is topped with cheese curds and sizzling brown gravy. The gravy melts the cheese for the final word goodness.

Poutine originated in Quebec within the Nineteen Fifties, though, like many dishes, the true origin is debated.

A plate of poutine with ketchup next to it

Taste: The important thing to a terrific poutine recipe is having a wealthy brown gravy!
Prep notice: The gravy might be made 48 hours forward and reheated for serving.
Time-Saving Tip: Poutine might be made with home made French fries which have been baked, deep-fried, or air-fried, however to avoid wasting time, frozen fries can be utilized!

Ingredient Ideas for Poutine

French Fries: Use oven fries, deep fry your individual french fries, or make air fryer french fries (and even use frozen if you happen to’re in a rush). If making home made fries, select starchy potatoes like russets so that they’re crispy on the surface and fluffy inside.
Poutine Gravy: The ‘sauce’ on poutine is a wealthy brown gravy. It must be sizzling so it will possibly soften the cheese. Beef gravy if my choice however any leftover gravy can be utilized.
Cheese Curds: Whereas many individuals suppose cheese curds are mozzarella, they’re really cheddar cheese and have a light salty taste. Cheese curds is not going to soften solely in Poutine; as an alternative, they add a chewy texture to the dish…and good cheese curds squeak as you eat!

Retailer-bought cheese curds are offered in baggage and are sometimes discovered within the deli space and never all the time within the dairy case. In the event you don’t see them, ask on the retailer the place they’re as a result of most shops do carry them.

Variations

Relying on the place you’re in Canada (or the US), poutine can come in numerous varieties however all the time with the identical three elements: fries, gravy/sauce, and cheese curds.

Fries: Waffle fries, wedge fries, string fries, tater tots, or candy potato fries are typically used, however good ol’ french fries are conventional.
Toppings: For a heartier Poutine, a topping of pulled pork, chopped bacon, floor sausage, or seasoned taco meat is an possibility.
Cheese: Squeaky cheese curds are used for poutine however might be laborious to seek out, relying on the place you reside. In the event you can’t get cheese curds, you may substitute with cubes of very delicate cheddar or mozzarella (though it’s technically not poutine if not made with cheese curds).

Learn how to Make Poutine

Minimize potatoes into equally sized items & soak in chilly water to take away extra starch.
Season with oil, salt & pepper, & bake or air fry in batches (full recipe under).
Prepare dinner onion in a skillet till tender. Add seasonings.
Add beef broth & water, whisking till easy. Simmer till thickened.

To Assemble and Serve

Assemble poutine by inserting sizzling fries on a plate and even in a paper boat or bowl and prime with cheese curds. Pour sizzling gravy excessive and serve instantly. Whereas it’s very controversial, I really like including ketchup after I serve them.

Holly’s Ideas

Cheese curds are greatest served at room temperature, so set them out whereas the remainder of the dish is ready.
Make sure the fries and the gravy are sizzling so the cheese curds soften a bit.
Have numerous napkins available!

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Crispy fries are topped with cheese curds and smothered in a flavorful gravy to create this Canadian traditional!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Prepare dinner Time 45 minutes

Soak Time 30 minutes

Whole Time 1 hour 30 minutes

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To Make the French Fries

Preheat oven to 375°F and line a big baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and lower potatoes into ¼” fries. Soak fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes, then dry thoroughly using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
In a large bowl, toss fries with olive oil and seasoned salt. Spread on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake for 20 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F, stir the french fries, and continue baking until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.

To Make the Gravy

While the fries bake, heat one teaspoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook diced onion until tender.
Add minced garlic, thyme, and pepper to the saucepan. Cook the mixture for 2 minutes. Whisk in the butter until melted. Stir in flour, cooking the roux for 4 to 5 minutes or until browned.
Gradually add the condensed beef broth and 1 cup of water to the saucepan, whisking until smooth after each addition.
Deliver the combination to a boil, then scale back to a simmer for two minutes. Pressure the gravy via a mesh strainer right into a pot.

Take away cheese curds from the fridge to come back to room temperature. This helps it soften when the recent gravy is poured excessive.
Make sure the fries and the gravy are sizzling so the cheese curds get melty.
Use condensed beef broth (or rooster broth or rooster inventory if desired) for full taste.
Brief Minimize Ideas

Fries might be cooked within the air fryer or deep fryer.
Home made fries might be changed with frozen fries.
Leftover gravy or packaged gravy can be utilized rather than home made brown gravy.

Diet data offered is an estimate and can fluctuate based mostly on cooking strategies and types of elements used.

Course Appetizer, Occasion Meals, Aspect Dish, Snack

Delicacies Canadian

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