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Thanksgiving Poutine

Cultural Context

Thanksgiving Poutine combines the beloved Canadian dish of poutine with traditional Thanksgiving flavors. Originating in Quebec, poutine features fries topped with cheese curds and gravy, and this variation adds turkey and cranberry sauce, celebrating the holiday's culinary heritage. Today, this dish is enjoyed across Canada and beyond, especially during the fall season, as a festive twist on comfort food.

CanadianCAmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups fries
1 lb turkey
2 cups gravy
2 cups cheese curds
1 cup cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons sage
4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cheese curds

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Feta provides a tangy flavor, while mozzarella is more accessible.

turkey

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: rotisserie chicken

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

gravy

🥗Healthier: mushroom gravy

💰Cheaper: store-bought gravy

Mushroom gravy is plant-based and lower in calories.

cranberry sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh cranberries

💰Cheaper: canned cranberry sauce

Fresh cranberries are less processed.

1

Prepare fries according to package instructions until crispy and golden.

2

Cook turkey until heated through and slice into pieces.

3

Heat gravy in a saucepan over medium heat until simmering.

4

Layer fries on a serving plate.

5

Add sliced turkey on top of the fries.

6

Pour hot gravy over the fries and turkey.

7

Scatter cheese curds over the gravy.

8

Drizzle cranberry sauce on top.

9

Sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish.

10

Serve immediately while hot.

Cooking Techniques

fryingsautéinglayering

Equipment Needed

frying pansaucepanbaking sheetserving plate

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Turkey PoutineFestive Poutine

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