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Easy Basil Mozzarella Poutine has Grown In Idaho Super Crispy Shoestring Fries, pearl-size Mozzarella balls, hot, homemade beef gravy and topped with chopped fresh-from-the-garden basil & Italian parsley, with a sprinkling of fresh ground pepper.
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Easy Basil Mozzarella Poutine
Hi Everyone, a bowl of crispy, delicious shoestring French fries, with pearl-size Mozzarella, covered in hot beef gravy and topped with chopped basil and Italian parsley – this, my friends, is the Summer version of Poutine.
I have been eyeing poutine recipes for months but always feeling like I can’t “get around” to making it. I don’t know why, it’s certainly not hard! It has just three components: Fries, cheese curds and brown gravy.
Thoughts like, “where am I going to get cheese curds in an American grocery?” crossed my mind and then, “Yeah, I can make it but it wouldn’t be authentic enough.” Well, guess what? You can enjoy a poutine recipe, make it happen and make it YOUR way for your region of the world – so I did!
I covered my poutine recipe in fresh basil and Italian parsley that I grew in my garden. The fresh herbs add a fragrant, crispness that cuts through the gravy and crunchy Fries.
The pearl-size Mozzarella goes perfectly with the fresh basil and Italian parsley.
About Grown in Idaho
The star of the show are the Grown In Idaho Super Crispy Shoestring Fries in this Easy Basil Mozzarella Poutine dish. I learned that Grown in Idaho potatoes are 100% grown in Idaho (you can see the Grown in Idaho certification mark right on the package) and has been around since 1950.
I also got Grown in Idaho Super Crispy Crinkle Cut Fries too, as you can see in the photos. I found them easily in the frozen potatoes aisle at Shop Rite.
I want to let you know that for a limited time you can SAVE $1.00 on ONE (1) Grown in Idaho Product at Shop Rite stores with digital coupon. While supplies last.
You can get more Grown in Idaho recipe inspiration on their website, Facebook, Instagram
What is Poutine?
Let’s start off about Poutine, do you know about it? It’s traditional dish out of Canadian province of Quebec. It is defined as a dish of French fries, topped with cheese curds and then a brown gravy (beef or a combination of beef and chicken gravy).
Wait, “cheese curds? What the what?
Okay, so we live in America and I have to say, I do not usually see “cheese curds” in the grocery store, I know we have them but it’s certainly not a common American grocery ingredient.
So what’s the next best thing? Enter pearl-size Mozzarella balls. They are close in shape and size, it’s a soft, white cheese which makes it a perfect substitute.
I want to also mention that you could try goat cheese, queso fresco or another mild-flavored, fresh, soft, white cheese – made to be in small, curd-size shapes. If you have other suggestions, I would love to hear in the comments below. I would love to try more versions of poutine – the more, the better!
Ingredients for Easy Basil Mozzarella Poutine
- 1/2 bag
- 1 cup for beef stock/broth (I use organic)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water (to dissolve the cornstarch in and added to the beef broth
- Fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- Fresh Basil, chopped (I used lemon basil and regular basil)
Helpful Kitchen Tools for Easy Basil Mozzarella Poutine
- rimmed baking sheet
- parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- measuring spoons and cups
- spatula
- serving tongs
- serving plate or bowl
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Easy Basil Mozzarella Poutine
Easy Basil Mozzarella Poutine has Grown In Idaho Super Crispy Shoestring Fries, pearl-size Mozzarella balls, hot, homemade beef gravy and topped with chopped fresh-from-the-garden basil & Italian parsley, with a sprinkling of fresh ground pepper.
Ingredients
- 1/2 bag of Grown in Idaho Super Crispy Shoestring Fries
- 1 cup for beef stock/broth (I use organic)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water (to dissolve the cornstarch in and added to the beef broth
- Fresh Italian parsley, chopped, amount to taste for topping
- Fresh Basil, chopped (I used lemon basil and regular basil), amount to taste for topping
Instructions
- Prepare 1/2 package Grown in Idaho Super Crispy Shoestring Fries as noted on the package.*
- To Make The Gravy: While the fries are cooking, you can make the gravy. In a small-medium saucepan, add 1 cup beef broth over medium-high heat. Dissolve the cornstarch in 3 tablespoons of water. Add the dissolved cornstarch to the beef broth and bring to a boil. Using a whisk, stir until the desired thickness is reached. When it's done, turn off heat.
- When the Shoestring Fries are done, then transfer them to a serving bowl. Spoon desired amount of pearl-size Mozzarella balls onto the fries.
- Ladle the gravy over the Mozzarella, sprinkle chopped basil and Italian parsley over the top and add fresh ground pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
*You can double the amount and make the entire bag, just make sure to double the amount of the other ingredients.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 798Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 650mgCarbohydrates: 91gFiber: 4gSugar: 1gProtein: 35g
Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.
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