Poutine

Hi guys!!! So, to start off this culinary adventure I thought I would start with something close to home....I love this dish, very popular in Canada and upstate New York.  Poutine is french fries with beef gravy and mozzarella cheese; super messy and super delicious!  This one never ceases to give me warm fuzzies thinking about home, and although it's not the best for a diet plan, it fills you up really well, and leaves you wanting more at the same time!!!!

Poutine:  Ashley's Way

Ingredients:  8 russet potatoes, sliced into thin, french-fry sized strips

                                 3-4 tbsp of oil (depending on how many potatoes you sliced)

                                 3 tsp seasoned salt

                                 2 tsp black pepper
                                 1/2 packet ranch dip mix (the powdered stuff)
                                 Beef gravy (for this recipe storebought is just as good as homemade, and faster!)
                                 Grated mozzarella cheese (about 1 c)

1.  Preheat oven to 450.
2.  Take russet potatoes, oil, seasoned salt, pepper, and ranch dip.  Mix all together in a bowl until potatoes are thoroughly coated.
3.  Spray baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray
4.  Place french fries on cookie sheet in an even layer; Bake at 450 for 15-20 minutes, depending on how thick you slice the potatoes and how many you have.
5.  While the french fries are cooking, prepare your homemade beef gravy or warm up your storebought in a small saucepan; salt and pepper to taste.
6.  Remove fries from pan; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then gravy on top, to serve.  Dig in!


I hope you guys have enjoyed this recipe....if you have any suggestions as always let me know!