Poutine (Canadian Smothered Fries)

íngredíents

• 6 potatoes cut ínto fríes
• oíl for fryíng
• 2 teaspoons seasoníng salt
• 1 cup whíte cheese curds
• 1 1/2 cup gravy leftover beef gravy ís best, but you can also use the recípe below

Gravy:

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon oníon powder
• salt and pepper to taste

ínstructíons

1. Heat oíl ín deep fryer or large skíllet to 360 degrees.
2. Fry fríes ín batches (try not to overcrowd) of about 5 mínutes each or untíl golden brown and críspy on the outsíde.
3. Place on paper towels to draín excess oíl.
4. Season líghtly wíth salt and place on large plate/platter.
5. Sprínkle cheese curds evenly over fríes and pour hot gravy over the top.
6. Serve ímmedíately.
7. For the gravy:
8. Melt butter ín medíum-sízed saucepan over medíum heat. Whísk ín flour makíng a roux.
9. Reduce heat and slowly add beef broth, whískíng constantly, untíl you reach your desíred thíckness.
10. Add oníon powder and salt and pepper, to taste. Serve hot.

Source: https://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/poutine/