Homemade Poutine

By spend with pennies

Ingredients

8 ounces cheese curds
2 large baking potatoes (scrubbed)
1 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable oil)
seasoned salt ( to taste)
1 teaspoon olive oil
½ yellow onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups condensed beef broth

Prep Time15mins
Cook Time45mins
Servings2

Instructions

To Make the French Fries

Preheat oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Wash and cut potatoes into ¼" fries. Soak fries in cold water for at least 30 minutes, then dry thoroughly using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.

In a large bowl, toss fries with olive oil and seasoned salt. Spread on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.

Bake for 20 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F, stir the french fries, and continue baking until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.

To Make the Gravy

While the fries bake, heat one teaspoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook diced onion until tender.

Add minced garlic, thyme, and pepper to the saucepan. Cook the mixture for 2 minutes. Whisk in the butter until melted. Stir in flour, cooking the roux for 4 to 5 minutes or until browned.

Gradually add the condensed beef broth and 1 cup of water to the saucepan, whisking until smooth after each addition.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 2 minutes. Strain the gravy through a mesh strainer into a pot.