Classic Canadian Poutine
Crispy fries, squeaky cheese curds, and a glossy brown gravy. Quebec's gift to the world. Worth every calorie.
- Total time:
- 45 min
- Servings:
- 4
- Per serving:
- 580 kcal
- Cost per serving:
- $3.40
- Difficulty:
- medium
Step-by-step
Soak cut potatoes in cold water 30 minutes. Drain and pat very dry.
Make gravy: melt butter in saucepan, whisk in flour, cook 2 minutes until golden.
Slowly whisk in both broths, Worcestershire, vinegar, salt, pepper. Simmer 8 minutes until thick enough to coat a spoon. Keep warm.
8 min timer
Heat oil to 325°F. First fry potatoes 5 minutes (they should be tender but pale).
5 min timer
Rest fries 10 minutes. Heat oil to 375°F. Second fry 3 minutes until golden and crisp.
3 min timer
Drain on paper towels. Salt immediately while hot.
Plate fries. Scatter cheese curds over while fries are hot. Smother with hot gravy. The curds soften but stay squeaky. Eat immediately.
Cook's tip
Fresh cheese curds are non-negotiable. Mozzarella melts wrong. If you can find them at the dairy counter, you are minutes from real poutine.
Storage
Eat immediately. Leftovers turn sad.
Freezer: Do not freeze.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 14g
- Carbs
- 56g
- Fat
- 32g
- Fiber
- 5g
- Sugar
- 3g
- Sat Fat
- 12g
- Sodium
- 980mg
Estimates based on USDA FoodData Central. See our nutrition disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find cheese curds?
Wisconsin or Quebec sources are best, but any fresh curd at a deli or specialty market works. They should squeak when you bite them.
No double-fry?
Possible with frozen crinkle-cut fries baked crisp, but the result is a downgrade. The double-fry method is the secret to fries that survive under gravy.
Reviews
Tola O.
3 days ago
Made this for Sunday lunch — the smoky bottom turned out perfect. Family demolished the pot in twenty minutes.
✓ Would make again
Marcus B.
1 week ago
First time cooking this and the timing notes saved me. Did not lift the lid once. The crust at the bottom was the best part.
✓ Would make again
Aisha K.
2 weeks ago
Loved it but added an extra scotch bonnet — we like it spicy. Recipe scales well, made a double batch.
✓ Would make again
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