Home » Recipes » Appetizer

Easy Poutine Gravy Fries

Posted bySandra Shaffer on Updated on
34 Comments
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

French-Canadian Poutine dish is made of French fries, cheese curds and light brown gravy! Enjoy this flavorful dish as an appetizer or main meal!

French-Canadian Poutine dish is made of French fries, cheese curds and light brown gravy! Flavorful and easy to make when you use pre-made fries!

Canadian Appetizer – Poutine

Guys! I ate poutine for the first time when we were in Vancouver and it was oh so tasty!

I suppose there is no better place to have your first bite of a popular Canadian dish than from where the meal originated from! Yes?!

Actually, this dish was first created in the provence of Quebec (thank you Wikipedia), but as soon as we crossed the border from Washington State to Vancouver, Canada there was a swap in appetizer options at the restaurants.

Yep, the choices went from nachos to poutine!

On any other occasion I would pass this dish up, but heck we were on vacation and you gotta indulge in regional foods!

I also wanted a close up look at the ingredients to see if it was as simple as it looks. It is. Super easy, especially if you use pre-made French fries like I did!

This meal is one of the reasons that you’ve seen lots of healthy dishes on The Foodie Affair’s blog since I’ve returned. These fries were worth every bite!

French-Canadian Poutine dish is made of French fries, cheese curds and light brown gravy! Flavorful and easy to make when you use pre-made fries!

Poutine Recipe

Now I know there are a lot of variations and opinions of what type of stock to use for the gravy.

You can use turkey, veal, chicken, beef or a mix if you would like. I used vegetable broth, which I am certain is NOT the authentic Canadian version, but it sure does taste good!

The restaurant we ate these fries from was called The Black Frog Eatery.

The pub was a quaint small pub- like restaurant with a stocked bar and selection of local Canadian beer, which of course we tried.

This is a fun dish to share with a crowd! If you like Chile Cheese Fries or these Best Chili Cheese Fries then you’ll defilingly enjoy this dish, but make sure you have extra napkins on hand. You’ll need them!

Ingredients To Gather

  • 3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced finely
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (Better Than Bouillon), divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6-8 ounce cheese curds
  • 1 15 ounce bag Organic Yukon Select Fries (Alexia)

Utensils

  • Small saucepan
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Baking sheet
French-Canadian Poutine dish is made of French fries, cheese curds and light brown gravy! Flavorful and easy to make when you use pre-made fries!
poutine gravy fries on a brown plate

Easy Poutine Recipe With Gravy Fries

Poutine is a simple and delicious gravy sauce poured over French fries and cheese curds. This makes a hearty appetizer or side dish for lunch or dinner.
5 from 11 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: appetizer, gravy sauce, side dish
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 1213kcal
Author: Sandra Shaffer

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 cup onion diced finely
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth Better Than Bouillon, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6-8 ounce cheese curds
  • 1 15 ounce bag Organic Yukon Select Fries Alexia

Instructions

  • In a small bowl whisk flour and 1/2 cup of broth together until smooth; set aside.
  • Place French fries in the oven according to the packaged instructions.
  • In a medium sauce pan melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and saute until onion is soft and fragrant. Stir in garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the remaining broth, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and simmer (8-10 minutes).
  • Add the reserved flour and broth mix whisking until smooth. Continue to whisk as the gravy thickens (1-2 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
  • To assemble poutine remove cooked fries from the oven and add cheese curds. Put baking sheet back in the oven and bake for 5 minutes to sightly melt cheese. Transfer to serving platter and top with gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1213kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 92g | Saturated Fat: 48g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 1905mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g

Disclaimer

Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

French-Canadian Poutine dish is made of French fries, cheese curds and light brown gravy! Flavorful and easy to make when you use pre-made fries!
French-Canadian Poutine dish is made of French fries, cheese curds and light brown gravy! Flavorful and easy to make when you use pre-made fries!
Sandra The Foodie Affair Post Signature

Hi! I'm Sandra the recipe for The Foodie Affair. You'll find easy-to-follow recipes, where I will feature fresh, wholesome ingredients with a focus on making meals that can be enjoyed by everyone, whether for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. Along with recipes, you will learn cooking tips, and how traditional recipes can be turned into a healthier dish. Thank you for being here.

Similar Posts

5 from 11 votes (11 ratings without comment)

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




34 Comments

  6. I ate this in Columbus Ohio last year. It sounded horrid, but my kids wanted it so I agreed to have it as an appetizer. It even had a fried egg on top. WELL. . . I couldn’t stop eating it! YUMMMMMMY!

    Reply

  7. I am so in love with this! Especially that you used veggie broth – I wouldn’t have thought of that. LOVE this Sandra!

    Reply

  9. Do you know that I cannot for the life of me find cheese curds in my area. These poutine fries are the fries that my dreams are made of! They look so good! I’m glad you used the veggie stock, even if not traditional, I find the veggie has much more flavor than the meat stocks!

    Reply