When Thanksgiving arrives and you’ve made too much pan gravy, this quick and easy poutine recipe is perfect for using up every last drop. Enjoy with your favorite variety of frozen french fries. Our Test Kitchen used the traditional chewy cheese curds, but you can tear pieces of mozzarella here, too.
What Is Poutine?
Poutine is a Canadian dish that originated in Quebec. You’ll find it on menus across the world. Canadian poutine is traditionally made with fries, fresh cheese curds, and brown gravy. It’s a classic comfort food recipe that’s an addictive blend of crunchy fries and squeaky cheese curds. There are numerous variations on the classic with some poutine recipes being topped with bacon, veggies, meat, and cheese sauce. It’s best eaten right away while the fries are crisp and the gravy is warm.
Poutine Ingredients
This quick poutine recipe relies on a few shortcut ingredients to get it on the table fast. If you’d prefer, you can make homemade fries and gravy instead.
French Fries: You’ll need frozen French fries and any shape will work. Our Test Kitchen prefers to cook them extra-crispy when making homemade poutine.
Gravy: This recipe for poutine is a great way to use up leftover gravy from Thanksgiving or Sunday’s roast dinner. If you don’t have homemade gravy, choose a high-quality jarred gravy.
Cheese Curds: If you can’t find cheese curds (often made from cheddar), torn pieces of fresh mozzarella will work.
Fresh Herbs: A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds brightness to the finished poutine.
How to Make Poutine
Making poutine at home is easy especially if you prep a few ingredients ahead.
Prepare the frozen fries according to package directions. Ensure the fries are crispy before moving on to the next step.
Toss the hot cooked fries with gravy and add the cheese curds to the bowl.
Once mixed, transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with parsley. Enjoy immediately!