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    Authentic Canadian Poutine

    Published on September 17, 2022 - Updated on January 6, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Nothing says Canadian more than Poutine. It's probably their National Dish given its popularity. French Fries, Cheese Curds and Hot Gravy!
     
    authentic canadian poutine

    There's nothing more Canadian than a Poutine. Seriously, Poutine is arguably their national dish. Oh it's also super delicious! Cheese and Fries, how can you go wrong with that?

    authentic canadian poutine

    A lot of people will argue where Poutine originated but I am here to tell you it's in Quebec, Canada. More specifically in the eastern area near Ottawa, Canada, which also happens to be the capital of Canada.

    canadian poutine

    It is hard to remember after all these years but I first had Poutine in either the late 1970s or early 1980s. Regardless, I know the first place I had Poutine was a little french fry shack called "Bob Patate". Loosely translated is "Bob's Potato".

    bob patate shack

    I remember my Dad taking me and my brother to get a Poutine after our Hockey games or practice. Hard to recall as I have not been there in over 40 years now. This place used to serve Poutine in a styrofoam cup with a plastic fork.

    bowl of poutine

    🧀 What is Poutine

    If you are not familiar with Poutine, it's basically french fries, white cheddar cheese curds and hot chicken gravy. Yes the original Poutine recipe used Chicken Gravy. Argue all you want but I know I am right.

    white cheddar cheese curds

    White Cheddar Cheese Curds can be extremely difficult to find depending on where you live. When I live in Canada you could find them everywhere. Now that I live in Southern California my only option is to order them online (think Amazon).

    white cheddar cheese curds
    White Cheddar Cheese Curds

    I know many other recipes will tell you to use Beef Gravy when making Poutine. While you absolutely can, the traditional way is to use Chicken Gravy. Since I was at ground zero when Poutine was born, I use chicken gravy.

    can of campbell's chicken gravy

    If you have trouble finding chicken gravy, you can either buy it in a can from the folks at Campbell's or make your own using a Chicken Gravy mix from McCormick's or other brands that offer them.

    package of mccormick chicken gravy mix
    authentic canadian poutine

    For more great recipes like this one, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Copycat In-n-Out Animal Style Fries
    • Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Authentic Canadian Poutine recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Restaurant Style French Fries, White Cheddar Cheese Curds and Chicken Gravy.

    🥣 How to make Canadian Poutine

    Prepare french fries according to the directions on the package.
    Place french fries in a serving bowl. Add Cheese Curds. Pour hot chicken gravy over curds and fries.

    authentic canadian poutine

    Authentic Canadian Poutine

    Nothing says Canadian more than Poutine. It's probably their National Dish given its popularity. French Fries, Cheese Curds and Hot Gravy! Yummy!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Canadian
    Servings 1
    Calories 821 kcal

    Equipment

    • Bowl for Serving

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 oz Frozen French Fries
    • 4 oz White Cheddar Cheese Curds
    • ½ Cup Chicken Gravy, or more to taste
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    Instructions
     

    • Prepare french fries according to directions on the package.
    • Place french fries in a serving bowl. Add Cheese Curds. Pour hot chicken gravy over curds and fries.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 821kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 32gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 1805mgPotassium: 488mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 820mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1 Comment

    1. Sharon

      September 20, 2022 at 1:26 pm

      I am Canadian and was looking for different recipes, so I decided to try this poutine recipe. It was excellent and very tasty. My husband thought I had gone to buy it at the truck stop.

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