Perfect Poutine

SERVES: 8

COOK TIME: 30 Min

It's salty, it's crunchy, it's cheesy, and yes, it's messy... What is it? Poutine! Poutine is a dish that comes from Canada and basically consists of french fries, cheese curds, and gravy. If you haven't tried it yet, our recipe for Perfect Poutine is the perfect place to start!

What You'll Need

1 (32-ounce) package frozen French fries
1/2 stick butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cup beef broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon browning sauce
1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese curds

What to Do

Bake French fries according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk in broth, salt, and pepper; continue stirring until mixture comes to a boil and has thickened. Stir in browning sauce.
Place French fries on a platter, top with cheese curds and drizzle with gravy. Serve immediately.

Check This Out!

Looking for more recipes from Canada? Make our Canada Tarts or our 3-Layer Nanaimo Bars!
We've got cheese! Our Fried Cheese Curds, actually; and man are they good.
For more French fry options, try our Creamy Herb Fries or our Duchess French Fries.

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 335
Calories from Fat 170
Total Fat 19g 29 %
Saturated Fat 9.6g 48 %
Trans Fat 0.2g 0 %
Protein 10g 21 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 44mg 15 %
Sodium 883mg 37 %
Total Carbohydrates 30g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
Sugars 0.5g 0 %

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Cook Not

Jul 28, 2017

PS So, what are cheddar cheese curds? If I can't find it, is there a substitute?

Test Kitchen Team

Jul 31, 2017

Hello! Cheese curds are a byproduct formed during the cheesemaking process. If you're having a hard time finding cheese curds in your local supermarket, you can buy them online at The Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery (http://store.ellsworthcheese.com/cheese-curds.html). Enjoy!

candipew 7069609

Aug 30, 2017

I spend the summer in southern Ontario. When I lived in south Jersey I couldn't find cheese curds. I used shredded mozzarella. It was passable, but not nearly as good as the real curds. Now I live in upstate NY and can get curds locally...yum...

mrchips 1567130

Jul 31, 2020

A cheese curd isn't a special kind of cheese. It's just a young cheddar, one that hasn't been aged at all. These curds are separated from the whey during the cheesemaking process, and instead of being molded for a future cheese wheel, they're sliced up and bagged to be sold right away.

grannytina1 272961 6

Aug 30, 2017

Cheese curds are basically an Up north food here in Northern Wisconsin we love them battered and deep fried all the restaurants bars and cafes have them we also buy them in 1 and 2 lb bags at our grocery stores they are delicious in both white cheese and cheddar cheese

lcarr

Jul 15, 2017

Perfect poutine, not quite, but it does look good. I am Canadian, and I LOVE poutine. Frozen fries are used in restaurants that are trying to save time. If you want good poutine, use hand cut, never frozen French fries (fried or baked, your choice). Your taste buds will thank you for it. Make sure your gravy is hot enough to melt the cheese curds.