Authentic Canadian Poutine Recipe (with healthy oven baked fries)!

fresh cheese curds

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: chicken stock

Vegetable stock provides a lighter option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

French fries

🥗Healthier: baked sweet potato fries

💰Cheaper: homemade fries

Baked sweet potato fries are lower in calories.

Preheat oven to 375 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Wash potatoes and cut into desired size fries.

Place fries in a large bowl and allow to soak in cold water for at least one hour, but no more than 5. Drain, then dry potatoes very well using paper towels.

Toss with the olive oil, salt, and garlic powder (if using).

Bake for 20 minutes at 375 F, then increase temperature to 425 F and bake for additional 20 minutes, until fries are golden and crispy.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.

Reduce heat and slowly add in the beef broth, whisking consistently until you have reached your desired thickness. Mix in the onion powder, salt and pepper.

Place hot fries on a plate and top with cheese curds. Then pour the hot gravy over the fries and cheese, so that the cheese begins to melt. Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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