Canadian Poutine Recipe

A popular Quebec Canadian Poutine dish with crispy homemade fries, warm, stretchy fresh cheese curds, and flavorful rich beefy gravy. If you are short on time simply substitute frozen French fries.

Course side

Cuisine Canadian

Keyword how to make poutine, poutin, poutine gravy recipe, poutine recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 440kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

8 ounces white cheddar cheese curds can sub mozzarella cheese cubes

Fries

4 medium to large Russet Potatoes
vegetable oil

Gravy

1 ½ cups beef broth or beef stock
½ cup chicken broth or chicken stock
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
¼ cup cold water
2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash and cut potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries. Soak in a large bowl full of cold water for about 45 minutes. Dry very thoroughly and dry with paper towels. Heat 1 1/2-2 inches of vegetable oil in a Dutch Oven, heavy pot, or deep fryer to 325 degrees. Cook the fries for 5-7 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain. Work in batches, so you don't crowd the fryer.
Heat the oil to 360 degrees. Fry the potatoes again until they are golden brown and extra crispy. Remove to paper towels to drain and work in batches.
Meanwhile, add the beef broth, chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, and Worcestershire Sauce to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring it to a low boil (just above a simmer), whisking frequently. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch. Whisk it into the broth mixture. Bring back to a low boil and cook until thickened. Salt and pepper to taste.
To assemble, sprinkle the cheese curds over the fries and pop them in a 450-degree oven for 3-4 minutes. Spoon the hot gravy over the top. For best results, serve promptly.

Notes

You can substitute air fryer fries, waffle fries, or any frozen French fries for the fried French Fries.

ProTip - frozen French fries cook up incredibly crispy in an air fryer.

Remove the cheese curds from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature while you are making the rest of the recipe.

For even more flavor, top with crisp cooked bacon, pulled pork, or browned ground sausage.

Watch your added salt with the fries and gravy, as this dish can get overloaded with sodium quickly.

Not all grocery stores sell cheese curds, so call ahead. If you have a wine and cheese store, give them a call and see if they carry them.

The gravy can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and reheated in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave.

To reheat, place the poutine in a foil tent on a baking sheet. Then place in a preheated 400-degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until heated through. But keep in mind poutine is always best served fresh and hot while the fries are still crisp.

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