Enjoy with your favorite variety of frozen french fries.

What Is Poutine?

Poutine is a Canadian dish that originated in Quebec.

poutine fries with gravy

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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.

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It’s best eaten right away while the fries are crisp and the gravy is warm.

If you’d prefer, you might makehomemade friesand gravy instead.

Spread the fries in a shallow baking pan.

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Bake until browned and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, warm the gravy until hot.

Place the fries in a large bowl.

Quick Poutine

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Add 1/2 cup of hot gravy to the bowl and toss to completely coat fries.

Add the cheese curds and toss with the hot fries and gravy.

Transfer to a serving dish.

Sprinkle with parsley and freshly ground pepper.

Serve immediately with remaining gravy.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.