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Breakfast Poutine

An indulgent and savory morning twist on the Canadian classic. Crispy french fries are topped with squeaky cheese curds, crispy bacon, sunny-side-up eggs, and smothered in a rich, velvety hollandaise sauce.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Calories: 850

Ingredients
  

Crispy Fries
  • 4 large Russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch batons
  • 1 quart Peanut or Canola oil for frying
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt to taste
Poutine Toppings
  • 2 cups Fresh cheese curds room temperature
  • 6 slices Thick-cut bacon cooked crispy and chopped
  • 4 large Eggs fried sunny-side-up
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 1 pinch Paprika for garnish
Blender Hollandaise Sauce
  • 3 large Egg yolks room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter melted and hot (1 stick)
  • 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Deep fryer or Dutch oven
  • Blender
  • Non-stick skillet

Method
 

  1. Prep the potatoes: Cut the peeled potatoes into thick fries. Soak them in a large bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat completely dry with paper towels.
  2. Cook the bacon: Bake bacon slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels and chop.
  3. First fry (Blanching): Heat oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 325°F (160°C). Fry the dried potatoes in batches for 5-6 minutes until softened but not browned. Remove and let drain on a wire rack.
  4. Make the hollandaise: Add egg yolks, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt to a blender. Blend for 5 seconds. With the blender running on medium-low, very slowly stream in the hot melted butter until the sauce is thick and emulsified. Set aside in a warm place.
  5. Second fry (Crisping): Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C). Fry the blanched potatoes in batches for 3-5 minutes until deep golden brown and crispy. Toss immediately with kosher salt.
  6. Fry the eggs: In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, fry the eggs sunny-side-up until whites are set and yolks are still runny.
  7. Assemble: Pile the hot, crispy fries onto a serving platter or individual plates. Immediately scatter the cheese curds and chopped bacon over the top. Place the fried eggs on the pile.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Generously pour the warm hollandaise sauce over the entire dish. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of paprika. Serve immediately.

Notes

To save time, use high-quality frozen thick-cut fries or tater tots. Bake or air fry them until extremely crispy before assembling.