Easy French Poutine

cheese curds

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing a cheesy flavor.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken stock

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

French fries

🥗Healthier: baked sweet potato fries

💰Cheaper: homemade fries from potatoes

Baked sweet potato fries are healthier and add a unique flavor.

gravy

🥗Healthier: mushroom gravy

💰Cheaper: instant gravy mix

Mushroom gravy offers a rich flavor with fewer calories.

Deep fry the fries in hot oil until golden brown.

Melt butter in a preheated pan.

Add flour and continuously whisk over medium-low heat until well dissolved.

Cook the roux for an additional 3 minutes for a darker color if desired.

Add half the beef stock and whisk until smooth and slightly thickened.

Add the remaining half of the beef stock and continue to whisk until smooth and desired thickness is reached.

Remove fries from the oil and set aside on a platter lined with paper towels.

Season fries with salt in a mixing bowl and toss until covered.

Transfer fries onto a platter and evenly distribute cheese curds over the top.

Pour hot gravy over the fries and serve.

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