Creamy Cheddar and Bacon Poutine with Crispy Fries

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

A Quebec-inspired poutine featuring golden crispy fries topped with melted cheddar cheese curds and smoky bacon in a rich gravy. This Canadian-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs vegetable oil for frying, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch fries
• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese curds
• 6 slices smoked bacon, diced
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large heavy pot to 350°F. Rinse 4 cups cut russet potatoes and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
2. Step 2: Fry the potatoes in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove fries with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season immediately with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: In a skillet over medium heat, cook 6 diced smoked bacon slices until crisp, about 6 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tbsp bacon fat.
4. Step 4: In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter and whisk in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Cook for 2 minutes until golden and fragrant.
5. Step 5: Gradually whisk in 1 1/4 cups beef broth and 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until gravy thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
6. Step 6: To assemble, place a layer of fries on a serving plate, sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese curds and crispy bacon. Pour hot gravy over the top to melt the cheese. Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.