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Snack Β· Dinner

Leftover Gravy Poutine

Crisp oven fries topped with cheese and hot turkey gravy, in the style of Quebec’s poutine. Add leftover turkey to make it a meal.

⏱ 35 min (5 min prep, 30 min cooking) 🍽 Serves 4 · about 1½ cups leftoverskid friendly

Part of our Thanksgiving dinner: menu, timeline and shopping list β†’

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ContainsMilk, Wheat. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.

Ingredients

Make 4 servings
  • 2 lb Frozen french fries
  • 6 oz Cheddar cheese (block), white cheddar in small chunks, or cheese curds if you can find them
  • 1Β½ cup Turkey gravy, leftover or from a jar
  • 4 oz Cooked turkey (leftover), shredded (optional)
  • ΒΌ tsp Ground black pepper (to taste)

Nutrition

Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.

Steps

You’ll need: large rimmed baking sheet, small saucepan, serving platter.

  1. Bake the fries as the package directs, until very crisp; crisp fries hold up under the gravy.
  2. Meanwhile, bring the gravy (with the turkey, if using) to a rolling boil, then keep it hot over low heat.
  3. Pile the fries on the platter, scatter the cheese over them, and ladle on the hot gravy so the cheese starts to soften. Grind pepper over the top and serve at once.
β†Ί LeftoversBest eaten right away; the fries go soft. Refrigerate leftover gravy within 2 hours and use it within 1 to 2 days.
πŸ§’ With kidsKids can scatter the cheese; a grown-up ladles the hot gravy.
Homemade fries swapUse 2 lb russet potatoes cut in wedges, tossed with oil and roasted at 425Β°F for 35 to 40 minutes.

An original Teddy Rook Book recipe, written for our Thanksgiving dinner; safety steps follow USDA. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.