Recipes & Cooking Appetizers Easy Appetizers This Quick Poutine Recipe Is the Ultimate Comfort Food Be the first to rate & review! If you have leftover gravy, this is the perfect way to make sure it doesn't go to waste. By Emily Teel Emily Teel Emily is a senior food editor at Better Homes & Garden based in McMinnville, Oregon. She was previously the editor-in-chief of Spoonful Magazine, the food and drinks editor for Statesman Journal, and a restaurant critic at The Courier Post. She began her food career in restaurants and working for nonprofit organizations supporting sustainable agriculture and hunger-relief organizations in Pennsylvania. She is a seasoned food writer, recipe developer, and food media content creator who has contributed regularly to Serious Eats, Wine & Spirits, Kitchn, Philadelphia Magazine, Eater, and Edible Communities publications. Her writing has also appeared in USA Today, Rachael Ray Everyday, and Huffington Post Taste, among others. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process and Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for more than 10 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on March 29, 2024 Recipe tested by Emily Teel Recipe tested by Emily Teel Emily is a senior food editor at Better Homes & Garden based in McMinnville, Oregon. She was previously the editor-in-chief of Spoonful Magazine, the food and drinks editor for Statesman Journal, and a restaurant critic at The Courier Post. She began her food career in restaurants and working for nonprofit organizations supporting sustainable agriculture and hunger-relief organizations in Pennsylvania. She is a seasoned food writer, recipe developer, and food media content creator who has contributed regularly to Serious Eats, Wine & Spirits, Kitchn, Philadelphia Magazine, Eater, and Edible Communities publications. Her writing has also appeared in USA Today, Rachael Ray Everyday, and Huffington Post Taste, among others. Learn more about the Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Kelsey Hansen Prep Time: 10 mins Bake Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts When Thanksgiving arrives and you've made too much pan gravy, this quick and easy poutine recipe is perfect for using up every last drop. Enjoy with your favorite variety of frozen french fries. Our Test Kitchen used the traditional chewy cheese curds, but you can tear pieces of mozzarella here, too. What Is Poutine? Poutine is a Canadian dish that originated in Quebec. You'll find it on menus across the world. Canadian poutine is traditionally made with fries, fresh cheese curds, and brown gravy. It's a classic comfort food recipe that's an addictive blend of crunchy fries and squeaky cheese curds. There are numerous variations on the classic with some poutine recipes being topped with bacon, veggies, meat, and cheese sauce. It's best eaten right away while the fries are crisp and the gravy is warm. Poutine Ingredients This quick poutine recipe relies on a few shortcut ingredients to get it on the table fast. If you'd prefer, you can make homemade fries and gravy instead. French Fries: You'll need frozen French fries and any shape will work. Our Test Kitchen prefers to cook them extra-crispy when making homemade poutine. Gravy: This recipe for poutine is a great way to use up leftover gravy from Thanksgiving or Sunday's roast dinner. If you don't have homemade gravy, choose a high-quality jarred gravy. Cheese Curds: If you can't find cheese curds (often made from cheddar), torn pieces of fresh mozzarella will work. Fresh Herbs: A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds brightness to the finished poutine. How to Make Poutine Making poutine at home is easy especially if you prep a few ingredients ahead. Prepare the frozen fries according to package directions. Ensure the fries are crispy before moving on to the next step. Toss the hot cooked fries with gravy and add the cheese curds to the bowl. Once mixed, transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with parsley. Enjoy immediately! Ingredients 6 cups french fries 1 cup gravy 1 cup cheese curds or aged mozzarella (not fresh), torn into bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Directions Jason Donnelly Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spread the fries in a shallow baking pan. Bake until browned and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, warm the gravy until hot. Jason Donnelly Place the fries in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup of hot gravy to the bowl and toss to completely coat fries. Add the cheese curds and toss with the hot fries and gravy. Jason Donnelly Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with parsley and freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately with remaining gravy. Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 279 Calories 16g Fat 26g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 278.8 % Daily Value * Total Fat 16.2g 21% Saturated Fat 5.4g 27% Cholesterol 22.1mg 7% Sodium 401.2mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 26.3g 10% Dietary Fiber 2.2g 8% Total Sugars 0.4g Protein 6.9g 14% Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% Vitamin C 3.5mg 4% Calcium 159.9mg 12% Iron 0.6mg 3% Potassium 365mg 8% Fatty acids, total trans 0.2g Vitamin D 4.9IU Alanine 0.2g Arginine 0.1g Ash 2.2g Aspartic acid 0.4g Caffeine 0mg Carotene, alpha 0mcg Choline, total 25.8mg Copper, Cu 0.1mg Cystine 0g Energy 1165.3kJ Fluoride, F 7.1mcg Folate, total 24.3mcg Glutamic acid 1g Glycine 0.1g Histidine 0.1g Isoleucine 0.2g Leucine 0.4g Lysine 0.2g Methionine 0.1g Magnesium, Mg 26.9mg Manganese, Mn 0.2mg Niacin 1.8mg Phosphorus, P 172.1mg Pantothenic acid 0.5mg Phenylalanine 0.2g Phytosterols 0mg Proline 0.5g Retinol 67.8mcg Selenium, Se 6.5mcg Serine 0.2g Starch 1.9g Theobromine 0mg Threonine 0.2g Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 1.1mg Tryptophan 0.1g Tyrosine 0.2g Valine 0.3g Vitamin A, IU 307.7IU Vitamin A, RAE 70.4mcg Vitamin B-12 0.2mcg Vitamin B-6 0.2mg Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 17.4mcg Water 64.4g Zinc, Zn 1.1mg *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.