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Crispy Poutine Recipe Easy Homemade Canadian Classic Comfort Food

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A classic Canadian comfort food featuring crispy fries, squeaky cheese curds, and rich homemade gravy. This recipe is easy to make at home and perfect for cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large russet potatoes (peeled or unpeeled)
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil (for frying or tossing before baking)
  • Salt (to taste, kosher or sea salt preferred)
  • 1 1/2 cups cheese curds (fresh and squeaky if possible)
  • Optional: shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese (if curds aren’t available)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef or chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • Salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Wash and peel the potatoes if desired. Cut into uniform sticks about 1/2 inch thick. Soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
  2. Drain and dry potatoes thoroughly. Toss with 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and a generous pinch of salt until evenly coated.
  3. Spread fries in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and crispy. Alternatively, air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, shaking occasionally.
  4. While fries bake, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes until light golden, stirring constantly.
  5. Slowly add broth while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened. Adjust salt to taste.
  6. Transfer fries to serving dish. Scatter cheese curds evenly over hot fries to soften slightly.
  7. Pour warm gravy over fries and cheese curds, allowing some crisp edges to remain.
  8. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Soak potatoes to remove starch for crispiness. Dry fries thoroughly before baking to avoid sogginess. Bake fries in a single layer without overcrowding. Make gravy from scratch for best flavor. Keep gravy warm but avoid boiling after thickening. Assemble poutine just before serving to maintain crispiness. If gravy thickens too much, whisk in broth or water to loosen. Variations include vegetarian gravy, spicy additions, loaded toppings, and sweet potato fries.

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Keywords: poutine, crispy fries, cheese curds, homemade gravy, Canadian comfort food, easy poutine recipe

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