DIY Poutine Bar

This Poutine bar is easy to do, and people really get excited about making their own poutine. This recipe is a great idea for any party or a fun night in with family.

Prep: 20 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes

Yields 4-6

Ingredients

8 cups (2 L) unpeeled yellow-fleshed potatoes cut into sticks or quarters
1/4 cup (60 mL) melted Canadian butter or frying oil
1 lb (450 g) Canadian cheddar cheese curds
Possibility to customize according to taste: mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, yogurt, bacon, green onions, etc.
Sauce
1 tbsp (15 mL) Canadian butter
1/2 onion chopped
1/4 cup (60 mL) cider vinegar
¼–1/3 cup (60–80 ml) brown sugar
3 cups (750 mL) beef broth
1/4 cup (60 mL) tomato paste
3 tbsp (45 mL) flour
2 tbsp (30 mL) HP Sauce
2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
1 tsp (5 mL) Worcestershire sauce
Salt
Freshly ground pepper

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Preparation

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) OR heat oil in a fryer

Toss potatoes with melted butter and spread onto a baking sheet

Bake in oven for 25–30 minutes or until tender and golden, turning potatoes over a few times during baking; OR

Fry potatoes in oil until tender and golden. Drain on absorbent paper

Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt butter and brown onions on medium heat

Add vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and let boil for 3–4 minutes

Pour beef broth into skillet and return to a boil

Mix remaining sauce ingredients and add to skillet, stirring with a whisk

Sift the flour to avoid lumps

Let simmer until thickened

Divide potatoes into 4 bowls, garnish with cheese and top with sauce

Sprinkle with sour cream, salsa, lettuce, onions, etc.and enjoy

Nutritional information

Per serving


Energy:	608 Calories
Protein:	25 g
Carbohydrate:	57 g
Fat:	30 g
Fibre:	4.5 g
Sodium:	1511 mg

Top 5 Nutrients

	(% DV*)
Calcium:	42 % / 552 mg
Niacin:	73 %
Selenium:	54 %
Vitamin C:	50 %
Vitamin B6:	44 %