Breakfast Poutine

Fries topped with cheese curds, gravy, bacon, and an egg.

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5 from 1 vote

Level up your traditional poutine with bacon and fried eggs. Perfect for breakfast or dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Canadian

Servings:

Calories: 688kcal

Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Ingredients

1 kg fries
1 cup cheese curds
1 onion sliced
1 tablespoon butter
6 slices bacon chopped
4 large eggs
oil for frying the eggs

For the gravy

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef stock or chicken stock, or vegetable stock
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Bake the fries according to package instructions.
Make the gravy: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk. Cook, whisking, for a minute or two until there is no raw flour and the mixture has darkened in color a bit.
Slowly stream in the stock, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Simmer for 5 minutes or so until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
For the onions: Fry the onions in a skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, until they brown. Add water to loosen the bits on the bottom of the pan. Cook until it mostly evaporates, about a minute. Add the butter and let it melt. Remove from heat and set aside.
Fry the bacon until cooked to your preferred doneness.
When the fries are almost done, fry an egg per serving.
To serve: Plate a serving of fries. Add onion, bacon, and cheese curds. Top with gravy. Add the fried egg. Season with salt and pepper.
Optional: garnish with sliced green onions and ketchup.

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Notes

Try using a mix of fries and tots!

To make it vegetarian, skip the bacon and use vegetable stock in the gravy.

No cheese curds? Try grated mozzarella or Monterrey jack instead.

Add other toppings like diced bell pepper, mushrooms, or diced tomatoes.

Make this recipe how you want by changing the ratios to do less bacon or more onions, or fewer fries - it's all your choice.

TIP: If you think you're a bit slower at cooking, make some of the toppings before you put the fries in the oven so that you can serve them hot with hot fried eggs.

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