Poutine with Waffle Fries

  INGREDIENTS  

Waffle Fries

• 1 pound frozen waffle fries (of choice)

Gravy

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 tbsp all purpose flour
• 12 oz high quality beef broth
• salt and pepper to taste

poutine

• 4 oz white cheese curds
• 2 tbsp thinly sliced chives

  INSTRUCTIONS  

1. Preheat oven to 425˚F.

Waffle Fries

1. Spread frozen waffle fries onto a baking sheet in a single layer and bake in oven until crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside.

Gravy

1. Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt butter. Once butter has melted add garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle flour over mixture and whisk together until no dry spots remain and the raw flour taste is gone, about 2 minutes. In a slow and steady stream whisk broth into flour mixture, while whisking. Continue to whisk together until no lumps remain. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to stir gravy until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.

Poutine

1. Transfer waffle fries to an ovenproof serving platter. Top fries with cheese curds and place back into the oven until curds just begin to melt, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove fries from oven and drizzle with gravy. Top poutine with sliced chives and serve.