Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Ratings: 4.9 from 7 votes
Cuisine: Canadian
Courses: Dinner, Appetizer, Lunch
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 3
Calories: 580
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Have you heard about poutine? It's the heaven of comfort foods. What more can we say except: Thank you Canada! 

Ingredients
  • 1 lb russet potatos (cut into french fries)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup beef gravy
  • 1 cup cheese curds
  • Salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 350F/180C.
  2. 2
    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3
    Add the french fries and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes per side.
  4. 4
    Dry the fries on a paper towel.
  5. 5
    Spread the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  6. 6
    Pour the gravy over the fries. Top with the cheese curds.
  7. 7
    Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. 8
    Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Tips
  • For crispy fries, soak the cut potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes before frying.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when frying the fries. This will lower the temperature of the oil and make the fries soggy.
  • If you don't have cheese curds, you can use shredded cheddar cheese.
  • To make your own gravy, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 2 cups beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.

Here are some tips to reduce the calorie count of poutine:

  • Use baked fries instead of deep-fried fries. Baked fries have fewer calories and fat than deep-fried fries.
  • Use low-fat or fat-free gravy. Low-fat or fat-free gravy can help to reduce the calorie count of poutine.
  • Use reduced-fat cheese curds. Reduced-fat cheese curds have fewer calories and fat than regular cheese curds.
  • Add vegetables. Vegetables add flavor and nutrients to poutine without adding a lot of calories.
Keywords: fries, cheese, gravy
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Read it online: https://themoderncookbook.com/recipe/poutine-recipe-canadas-comfort-food/