Deluxe poutine with crispy cheese curds, bacon, and fried shallots
This deluxe poutine with crispy cheese curds, bacon, and fried shallots stands out thanks to the three key ingredients mentioned in the recipe name. The breaded cheese curds steal the show! These cheeses are coated in batter, adding a crispy touch. Pour the savory, sweet, and fragrant gravy over the
For the fries:
- 4 or 5 medium yellow-fleshed potatoes, cut into sticks
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) of canola oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) of potato starch
For the fried shallots:
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) finely sliced dried (French) shallots
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the sauce:
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) of butter
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) all-purpose flour
- 500 ml (2 cups) of beef broth
- 5 ml (1 tsp) of Dijon mustard
- 5 ml (1 tsp) of Worcestershire sauce
- 5 ml (1 tsp) of maple syrup
- 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) chopped fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Pepper to taste
For the garnish:
- 1 box of M&M Food Market breaded cheese curds (280g)
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) of cooked and crumbled bacon
Steps
- For the fries. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
- In a large bowl, toss the potato sticks with the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the potato starch and stir to coat the sticks well.
- Spread the sticks out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, without overlapping them.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, turning the fries a few times during cooking, until golden brown and crispy.
- For the fried shallots: Meanwhile, toss the shallot slices in a bowl with the flour to coat them. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- Oil the air fryer basket.
- Shake off the excess flour from the shallots and place them in the basket. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are crispy. Set aside.
- For the sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle with flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the stock. Stir in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, thyme, and bay leaf. Season with pepper. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep warm. Remove the bay leaf.
- For the topping. Cook the breaded cheese curds in the air fryer according to the package directions.
- To assemble. Divide the fries among four plates. Drizzle with sauce, then top with crispy cheese curds, bacon, and fried shallots.
