Poutine, a Canadian Comfort Food

cheese curds

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats and is often more versatile.

French fries

🥗Healthier: baked sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: homemade fries

Baked sweet potatoes add nutrients while homemade fries can save money.

Cook fries however you like.

To make the gravy: Melt butter in a sauce pot and add flour. Cook flour and butter mixture until tan in color.

Add the rest of the ingredients until thick gravy consistency.

Drop cheese curds over hot fries then pour gravy over top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens