Cheese Potatoes Poutine Precurser Food

POUTINE

Steps:

• Prepare french-fried potatoes according to package directions., Meanwhile, prepare gravy mix according to package directions. Stir in pepper. Place fries on a serving plate; top with cheese curds and gravy.

POUTINE (CANADIAN SMOTHERED FRIES)

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into fries and soak for at least 1 hour (or overnight in the fridge). Dry well with paper towels.
• Heat oil in deep fryer or large skillet to 300 degrees. Fry fries in batches (try not to overcrowd) of about 5 minutes each to soften. Remove from oil and drain, increase oil temp to 400 degrees and fry again for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
• Place fries on paper towels to drain excess oil. Season with salt and place on large plate or platter.
• Sprinkle cheese curds evenly over fries and pour hot gravy over the top. Serve immediately.

AUTHENTIC CANADIAN POUTINE

Steps:

• Prepare the gravy: In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes, until the mixture turns golden brown.
• Add the beef and chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring with a whisk. Stir in about HALF the cornstarch mixture and simmer for a minute or so. If you'd like your gravy thicker, add a more of the cornstarch mixture, in small increments, as needed, to thicken. Season with pepper. Taste and add additional salt, if necessary, to taste. Make ahead and re-warm or keep warm until your fries are ready.
• For Deep-Fried Fries: Prepare your potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch thick sticks. Place into a large bowl and cover completely with cold water. Allow to stand at least one hour or several hours. When ready to cook, heat your oil in your deep fryer or large, wide, heavy cooking pot to 300° F.
• Remove the potatoes from the water and place onto a sheet of paper towel. Blot to remove as much excess moisture as possible.
• Add your fries to the 300°F oil and cook for 5-8 minutes, just until potatoes are starting to cook but are not yet browned. Remove potatoes from oil and scatter on a wire rack. Increase oil temperature to 375°F Once oil is heated to that temperature, return the potatoes to the fryer and cook until potatoes are golden brown. Remove to a paper towel-lined bowl.
• To Prepare Poutine: Add your fried or baked fries to a large, clean bowl. Season lightly with salt while still warm. Add a ladle of hot poutine gravy to the bowl and using tongs, toss the fries in the gravy. Add more gravy, as needed to mostly coat the fries.
• Add the cheese curds and toss with the hot fries and gravy. Serve with freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.

CHEESE POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook potatoes in butter until crisp-tender and lightly browned. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour milk over all; cover and cook until milk is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese; stir until melted. Garnish with parsley.

FRENCH CANADIAN SWEET POTATO POUTINE

Steps:

• Slice sweet potato into 1/4in thick french fry slices.
• Toss with canola oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Arrange in single layer on a cookie sheet.
• Bake at 425F for 20-25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat butter and flour over medium heat in a saucepan.
• Add beef stock, whisk well, lower heat and cook for 10-15 minutes or until thickened (you can also use a can of pre-made gravy).
• When sweet potato fries are done, arrange them on a plate, layer with cheese, and smother with gravy
• Enjoy.

HASH BROWN POUTINE #SP5

Steps:

• Cook hash browns as per directions on the bag.
• Plate, top with cheese and pour warm gravy on top to melt the cheese.
• Enjoy!

POUTINE

Steps:

• Bake French fries according to package directions.
• While fries bake, prepare the gravy. Melt butter in medium sauce pan over medium heat. .
• Add flour and whisk to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes until light brown.
• While whisking, slowly add beef stock & worchestershire. Whisk until smooth.
• Bring gravy to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. The gravy should thickened and coat the back of a spoon.
• Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
• Add cooked fries to a dish. Top with cheese curds and gravy.
• Serve immediately.

BREAKFAST POUTINE

Steps:

• Follow cooking instructions on French Fries package.
• While they are cooking, cook bacon until they are crispy.
• Fry the eggs in a lightly oiled skillet.
• Place cooked fries on the bottom of a cast iron skillet.
• Sprinkle bacon and cheese on top.
• Add the fried eggs.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Drizzle on heated gravy.