Dave Knows: Elko

I had poutine for the first time while in Vancouver BC back in January.

Inspired by www.portlandpoutine.com I decided to make my own at home, Elko-style!

The ingredients are very simple.  Here’s what we started with:

• Walmart Crinkle-cut fries ( I told you this was Elko-style)
• Hennings Cheddar Cheese curds from Wisconsin( but we won’t hold that against them)
• Heinz Classic Chicken gravy

We cooked up the fries just like the package directions, but added about 5 more minutes because we figured they needed to be good and crispy to hold up to the cheesy and gravy.  Looking back I think we could have gone a few minutes more.

Threw on the cheese curds and the gravy:

and VIOLA!  Poutine!

Looks pretty good, doesn’t it?  The fam enjoyed it, but like I said before, the fries probably needed to be a little crispier.  And next time I’ll throw it under the broiler for a minute or two to make sure the cheese curds get nice and melty, they kind of glommed up on this one.  Maybe that’s how it’s supposed to be?  I don’t know, I’m no expert.  My brother is!!!  www.portlandpoutine.com