Teresa's Recipes
Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Authentic Poutine
Indulge in this ultimate comfort food combo that unites two timeless favorites - a golden, gooey grilled cheese sandwich and a side of authentic, crispy Canadian poutine. This gourmet twist on the classic grilled cheese will transport your taste buds to a quaint Canadian diner, while the heavenly flavors of the poutine perfectly complement the richness of the melt-in-your-mouth sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Cheese curds
- 2 cups Gravy
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
- 4 large, cut into fries Russet Potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 8 slices Sharp Cheddar cheese
- 8 slices Sourdough Bread
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Main Dish
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 850
- Fat: 50g
- Carbs: 70g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Sugar: 4g
Instructions
- Warm a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Simultaneously, heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot for the fries.
- Butter one side of each sourdough bread slice.
- Place four slices of bread, buttered side down, on the skillet.
- Top each slice with two slices of sharp cheddar cheese.
- Cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing up.
- Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the bread is golden and the cheese is perfectly melted.
- While the sandwiches are cooking, add the cut potatoes to the hot oil and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the fries from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Season the fries immediately with salt and pepper.
- Next, heat the gravy in a separate saucepan until it's steaming hot.
- To serve, place the gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches on plates with a generous side of crispy poutine fries.
- Pour the hot gravy over the fries and top with a hearty sprinkle of cheese curds.
- Enjoy this scrumptious combination of grilled cheese and poutine, and take a culinary trip to Canada!
Tips
- For a truly gourmet experience, try using homemade gravy or a specialty cheese in your sandwich!
- Ensure the cheese curds are at room temperature before sprinkling on the fries so they melt perfectly under the hot gravy.