Where does Poutine come from?

Poutine — country of origin: Canada.

What is Poutine made of?

Potato, cheese, beef broth, wheat flour, butter.

Which allergens does Poutine contain?

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).

How do you pronounce Poutine?

Poutine (Canadian French) is pronounced /putsɪn/.

Poutine

Pronunciation (IPA) /putsɪn/

Crisp fries are topped with fresh cheese curds and hot brown gravy. The curds should soften while keeping some bite, the detail that makes Quebec-style poutine distinct from ordinary cheese-topped fries.

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Cereals (gluten)

Wheat

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products

Milk (including Lactose)

Contains milk and milk products (including lactose)

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

What it really is

Poutine is built from crisp fries, fresh cheese curds and hot brown gravy. The gravy warms and softens the curds while leaving some bite; shredded cheese melts differently and is a variation rather than the defining curd texture.

A good serving depends on timing. The fries need enough structure to hold the gravy, while the hot sauce softens the fresh curds without making them disappear into a smooth cheese layer. Curds may be mild and slightly springy; shredded cheese melts differently and produces another style. Meat, vegetables or other toppings belong to particular loaded versions and should be named separately rather than treated as necessary parts of every poutine.

Fresh curds and gravy distinguish poutine from fries with a melted cheese topping. The fries should still have enough structure to hold the sauce. Meat, vegetables and other additions belong to particular loaded versions and should be named separately, rather than treated as required ingredients.

How it's served

Serve immediately after adding the hot gravy so the fries remain distinct and the curds soften without disappearing. Larger portions may be a meal; smaller ones can be shared.

Name the fries, fresh cheese curds and gravy. Identify meat toppings and whether the gravy contains meat stock. Fresh curds contain dairy; check the gravy and fryer for wheat or cross-contact.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Poutine?: Crisp fries are topped with fresh cheese curds and hot brown gravy. The curds should soften while keeping some bite, the detail that makes Quebec-style poutine distinct from ordinary cheese-topped fries.
Where does Poutine come from?: Poutine — country of origin: Canada.
What is Poutine made of?: Potato, cheese, beef broth, wheat flour, butter.
Which allergens does Poutine contain?: Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).
How do you pronounce Poutine?: Poutine (Canadian French) is pronounced /putsɪn/. Select the speaker button next to the dish name to hear it.