Description

A cozy, indulgent Mushroom Poutine made with crispy oven-baked fries, savory mushroom gravy, and warm melty cheese curds for the ultimate comfort food.

Ingredients

For the French fries:

4 large baking potatoes

2–3 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

For the mushrooms and gravy:

3 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

10 oz low sodium beef broth

5 oz low sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons butter

8–12 ounces baby cremini and/or shiitake mushrooms, halved if large

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the poutine:

1 to 1 1/2 cups white cheddar cheese curds, room temperature

1 tablespoon fresh herbs or minced scallions (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment or a silpat.
Cut potatoes into fries, soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes, then drain and dry thoroughly.
Toss potatoes with olive oil and salt, spread in a single layer, and bake for 20 minutes. Increase oven to 425°F and bake another 20–25 minutes until golden and crisp.
While fries bake, make the gravy: dissolve cornstarch in water to create a slurry.
Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour, and cook for about 5 minutes until golden.
Whisk in the beef and chicken broths and bring to a boil. Add half the slurry, simmer, and add more as needed for thickness.
In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté mushrooms until tender. Season with salt and pepper, then add them to the gravy.
Place hot fries in a large bowl and toss with a ladle of mushroom gravy. Add more gravy as desired.
Toss in cheese curds, then transfer to an oven-safe dish and broil briefly to melt the cheese slightly.
Garnish with herbs or scallions and serve immediately.

Notes

Add caramelized onions for extra sweetness.

Use a mix of mushrooms for deeper flavor.

Swap in vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.

Add smoked paprika or garlic for richer gravy.

Store components separately for best reheating texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 520
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 65mg