Real Poutine (2024)

This indulgent poutine recipe is easy to make at home with just four ingredi

What Is Poutine?

Poutine, which was invented in Quebec in the 1950s, is a Canadian dish composed of fries topped with cheese curds and hot gravy. "Poutine" is a Quebecois slang word that means "mess."

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Poutine Pronunciation

Poutine is pronounced “poo-teen.”

How to Make Poutine

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

What Is In Poutine?

These are the four ingredients you’ll need to make this traditional poutine recipe:

• Oil: You’ll need a quart of vegetable oil for frying.
• Gravy: Use a store-bought can of beef gravy or make your own at home.
• Fries: Russet potatoes work well for French fries, as they’re extra starchy.
• Cheese curds: Cheese curds are key for authentic poutine. However, if you like, you can use shredded mozzarella cheese.

How to Make Homemade Poutine

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade poutine:

1. Heat the oil to 365 degrees F.
2. Warm the gravy on the stove or in the microwave.
3. Fry the French fries and drain on paper towels.
4. Place the fries on a serving platter, then top with curds and warm gravy.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“After putting the cheese curds on the fries, put them in the oven for a short time under the broiler,” recommends NipsyLinz. “This melts the curds a bit. Then put the gravy on.”

“If you've never tried (or even heard of) poutine before, TRY THIS RECIPE,” says MaryG. “I live in Quebec and eat this very, very often.”

“This is delicious,” raves MIDNIGHTCAT. “Of course, it's not exactly good for you, but that's not the point. Finding cheese curds can be next to impossible in some parts of the United States, so take the time to order them online and do this recipe justice!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams