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    Cheese Curds Poutine Prairie

    Prairie poutine recipe: crispy golden fries, squeaky cheese curds, and rivers of hot gravy — a Canadian comfort classic with a delicious prairie twist.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 30 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 Prairie KitchenCategory
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    Poutine was born in Quebec, but the prairies fell for it hard and fast. With dairy farms on every concession road and potatoes grown by the field, it was a natural fit — small-town diners and hockey arenas across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta made it their own. Few dishes bring a prairie crowd together faster than a shared tray of poutine.

    The secret to great poutine is the contrast: piping-hot, crispy fries, cold squeaky cheese curds, and steaming gravy poured right on top so the curds soften just a little without melting away. It is indulgent, it is messy, and it is absolutely worth every napkin.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes, then drain and pat them thoroughly dry.
    2. Heat the oil in a deep pot to 325°F and fry the potatoes in batches for 4 to 5 minutes, until pale and tender but not browned.
    3. Raise the oil temperature to 375°F and fry the potatoes again in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden and crisp.
    4. Drain the fries on paper towels and season generously with salt.
    5. Pile the hot fries onto a serving platter and scatter the cheese curds evenly over the top.
    6. Pour the hot gravy over the fries and curds immediately, finish with black pepper, and serve at once.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    The double-fry is the key to fries that stay crisp under the gravy. Let the cheese curds sit at room temperature for 15 minutes so they squeak properly, and always pour the gravy hot — lukewarm gravy is the downfall of poutine.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook30 min
    Servings4
    CategoryPrairie Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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