Loaded Poutine
Loaded Poutine is a hearty twist on the classic Canadian comfort food, combining crispy fries, melty cheese curds, and savory brown gravy with a variety of indulgent toppings like bacon, green onions, and pulled meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 as a main or 6 as a side
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Canadian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs frozen or fresh-cut French fries
- 1.5 cups cheese curds (or chopped mozzarella)
- 2 cups brown gravy (beef or mushroom-based)
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Optional toppings: 1 cup pulled pork, 1/2 lb ground beef, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, sliced jalapeños
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying (if using fresh fries)
Instructions
- Cook French fries according to package directions or fry fresh-cut potatoes until golden and crispy. Season with salt.
- While fries are cooking, heat brown gravy in a saucepan over medium heat until hot.
- Prepare toppings: cook and crumble bacon, slice green onions, and warm any additional optional toppings.
- Place hot fries in a large serving dish or platter.
- Sprinkle cheese curds evenly over the fries while they’re still hot.
- Pour hot gravy over the fries and cheese curds, letting the cheese melt slightly.
- Top with bacon, green onions, and any additional desired toppings.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Cheese curds melt best when fries and gravy are piping hot.
- Use thick-cut fries or steak fries for better structure under toppings.
- Mushroom-based gravy makes a great vegetarian alternative.
- Customize with different meats, veggies, or regional flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 main dish serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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