Cheesy Poutine With Homemade French Fries (2 Ways)

cheese curds

🥗Healthier: low-fat mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded cheddar

Low-fat mozzarella reduces calories while still providing a cheesy texture.

gravy

🥗Healthier: mushroom gravy

💰Cheaper: instant gravy mix

Mushroom gravy offers a vegetarian option with similar flavor.

Cut 2 pounds of russet potatoes into batons.

Soak the batons in cold water for 20 minutes, adding ice to chill.

Drain and rinse the potatoes three times until the water is clear, then dry them on towels.

Heat 2 and a half inches of fry oil in a heavy bottom pot to 325°F.

Fry the potatoes in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until just cooked through and creamy looking.

Drain the fries on a wire rack and repeat with the rest.

Increase the oil temperature to 355°F and fry the potatoes again for 1 to 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Season the fries with salt immediately after frying.

In a medium saucepan, melt a quarter cup of unsalted butter over medium heat.

Add 2 minced shallots and 3 cloves of minced garlic, sautéing for about a minute.

Stir in a quarter cup of all-purpose flour, cooking for about 2 minutes until the roux is nutty brown.

Mix in half a cup of beer, followed by 3 cups of beef stock and 1 tablespoon of worcestershire sauce, stirring until thickened.

Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.

Layer crispy fries on a plate, add cheese curds, and pour hot gravy over the top.

For the fancy version, cut salami into half-inch cubes and cook in a skillet until crispy.

In a separate saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter and whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour, cooking for 30 seconds.

Whisk in 3 cups of whole milk and cook until thickened, then add 1 and a half cups of gruyere cheese and season with garlic, nutmeg, and pepper.

Pan-fry scamorza cheese until browned on both sides, then assemble the fancy poutine with fries, scamorza, mornay sauce, fried salami, and garnish with chives and parsley.

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