Gravy Fries (Poutine-Style)
A Canadian classic featuring crispy French fries smothered in rich, savory beef gravy and topped with fresh cheese curds. Perfect for indulgent comfort food cravings!
Nutrition
Calories: 480cal
Carbohydrate: 45g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 28g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: 890mg
Difficulty Level: easy
10 min Prep
25 min Cook
35 min Total
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb (16 oz) frozen French fries
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup fresh cheese curds (or mozzarella pearls as substitute)
- Salt to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread frozen fries in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through. Tip: For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.
- While fries bake, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden (this is a roux). Gradually pour in beef broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Taste and add salt if needed. Tip: If gravy thickens too much, add 1-2 tbsp water.
- Divide hot fries between plates. Scatter cheese curds evenly over the fries. Immediately ladle hot gravy over the top. Let sit 1-2 minutes to soften the cheese slightly. Serve immediately. Tip: Fresh cheese curds will soften but not fully melt—this is normal!