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Video: Poutine three ways

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updated 2/22/2010 11:26:02 AM ET 2010-02-22T16:26:02

Recipe: Basic poutine: Fries, cheese and gravy

When eating this be sure to get a little of everything in each bite. Oh Canada!

Ingredients
  • 16 ounces frozen french fries, the skinny kind
  • 8 ounces beef gravy
  • 2 teaspoons Maggi seasoning
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • 6-8 ounces cheese curds or 6-8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into a small dice
Preparation

Cook fries to package instructions, but you want them nicely browned and crunchy.

In a small pot mix the gravy, Maggi seasoning and pepper until hot and bubbly.

Break up the cheese curds if using, or dice the mozzarella.

In a bowl, layer as follows: fries, cheese, gravy.

Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt.

Serving Size

Serves 2-4

Recipe: Morning poutine: Fries, cheese, bacon and gravy with over-easy eggs

When eating this be sure to get a little of everything in each bite. Oh Canada!

Ingredients
  • 16 ounces frozen french fries, the skinny kind
  • 8 ounces beef gravy
  • 2 teaspoons Maggi seasoning
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • 6-8 ounces cheese curds or 6-8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into a small dice
  • 2 eggs
  • 10 pieces bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
Preparation

Cook fries to package instructions but you want them nicely browned and crunchy.

In a small pot mix the gravy and Maggi seasoning until hot and bubbly.

Break up the cheese curds if using, or dice the mozzarella.

Cook eggs over easy – being sure to keep the yolks runny.

In a bowl, layer as follows: fries, cheese, bacon, gravy and then both eggs.

Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt.

Serving Size

Serves 2-4

Recipe: Dinner poutine: Fries with thinly sliced steak, cheese, gravy and sautéed onions

When eating this be sure to get a little of everything in each bite. Oh Canada!

Ingredients
  • 16 ounces frozen french fries, the skinny kind
  • 8 ounces beef gravy
  • 2 teaspoons Maggi seasoning
  • 12 ounces rib eye steak, cooked and thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil or butter
  • 6-8 ounces cheese curds or 6-8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into a small dice
  • Fresh ground pepper and kosher salt
Preparation

Cook fries to package instructions but you want them nicely browned and crunchy.

In a small pot mix the gravy and Maggi seasoning until hot and bubbly.

Cook onions with oil or butter in a nonstick pan until lightly browned and caramelized.

Break up the cheese curds if using, or dice the mozzarella.

In a bowl, layer as follows: fries, steak, cheese, gravy mix and onions.

Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt.

Serving Size

Serves 2-4

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