It is my understanding that Poutine does not exist in America.  You guys don't know what you are missing :)

It is basically French Fries topped with cheese curds and gravy.  It is a popular item across Canada, found in many restaurants including Canadian chains of Burger King, A&W and KFC

http://www.restomenu.ca/restos/normand/fotos/7-trio-poutine.gif

It might not look all that appealing, but one taste, and you will be hooked 8)

Some places you go though, use real thin gravy that makes the fries all soggy real fast :( 
The best is Poutine from KFC.  They use that nice thick Chicken Gravy that stays on top.  It is a meal in itself 8)

saw the title,knew you were behind it  :P ;)

saw the title,knew you were behind it  :P ;)


am I that obvious? ;D

Looks pretty good. :)

Is poutine a French word?

In my opinion... MAKING POUTINE IS THE BEST THING TO DO WITH FRENCH FRIES IN THE WORLD!!!! http://www.inthe00s.com/smile/02/cheeburga.gif

Well in the U.K we don't use chese curds, just melted chedar and they are called 'Cheesy Chips' gravy is optional ! 

I think I'll pass on this one...

Actaully this would have the best shot at being sold in Wisconsin. They really love their cheese and even down here they sell cheese kurds as various snacks. In Northern Illinois we have something lighter called "Chedder Fries" which is basically cheese poured over a bunch of fries often in a cup. We even have a snack of fried cheese fries produced under the name "Andy Capp". Often when I'm at a buffet I'll take some nacho cheese and pour it oer my fries which is basically the same thing.

I'm not sure if I would like curds and gravy mixed together though. I'll have to ask my friend in BC about them. 

It is my understanding that Poutine does not exist in America.  You guys don't know what you are missing :)

It is basically French Fries topped with cheese curds and gravy.  It is a popular item across Canada, found in many restaurants including Canadian chains of Burger King, A&W and KFC

http://www.restomenu.ca/restos/normand/fotos/7-trio-poutine.gif

It might not look all that appealing, but one taste, and you will be hooked 8)

Some places you go though, use real thin gravy that makes the fries all soggy real fast :( 
The best is Poutine from KFC.  They use that nice thick Chicken Gravy that stays on top.  It is a meal in itself 8)
Sounds like something they would have in the South.Sounds good,though.

I don't know why, but I can see that being served in an 80's K-Mart cafeteria.

Well in the U.K we don't use chese curds, just melted chedar and they are called 'Cheesy Chips' gravy is optional ! 


I don't get that in my part of the world!

However, if you're talking 'chip butties'...

I don't get that in my part of the world!

However, if you're talking 'chip butties'...
MMMMmmmmmmmm chip butties, with the bread well buttered and ketchup.

Sounds good.  I love french fries and gravy, cheese would be good with it, too.

Ok, I just watched some guy on TV saying that Canadian Bacon doesn't exist in Canada! Does that mean I can't order my favorite CB and Pineapple pizza in Vancouver!  >:( :D ;D

I notice that a lot of Southerner's only put gravy on their mashed potatoes and meats.
I was telling my girlfriend about it and she thought I was absolutely insane to put gravy on french fries.
So I made her poutine - she tried it and loved it.

I make it at home with crinkle cut fries, shredded mozzarella and Campbell's beef, chicken or turkey gravy.

place a layer of fries in a bowl
then a layer of cheese
then a layer of gravy

continue until the bowl is full!

My husband puts ketchup on his to top it off!

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Look familiar? That's KFC's "Famous bowl". Actaully you guy's might have something up there. I spoke today with the manager of my local KFC about this and Poultine. In my village of 3500 people, our KFC was only supposed to sell about 50 a day, they're selling 200 a day!

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Look familiar? That's KFC's "Famous bowl". Actaully you guy's might have something up there. I spoke today with the manager of my local KFC about this and Poultine. In my village of 3500 people, our KFC was only supposed to sell about 50 a day, they're selling 200 a day!

Your link went dead on me Echo....

So if you are selling 200 a day then mayhap KFC will eventually be selling it down here??!!!! :o 8)

I just reciently updated it, there was a bit left off the address which is why it didn't originally show.

It's a little bit different than what WD's pic showed, however it does have the same basic ingredients. It's a combination of mashed potato's (instead of fries), gravy, cheese, plus corn and chicken. In reality it's just a chicken dinner at home all mashed up into one bowl.

I just reciently updated it, there was a bit left off the address which is why it didn't originally show.

It's a little bit different than what WD's pic showed, however it does have the same basic ingredients. It's a combination of mashed potato's (instead of fries), gravy, cheese, plus corn and chicken. In reality it's just a chicken dinner at home all mashed up into one bowl.

All we would have to do is ask for the fries thenwith gravy and cheese.... I might just ask them sometime this week if they will make it for me - although I am sure they would have no idea what to charge!! ;)

Whenever I go to Arby's Restaurants, I like making my own Poutine.  They don't have it on the menu, so I order a large Curly Fries, and pour Gravy and Cheese sauce over the fries.  It is one of the tastiest things I have ever had 8)

All we would have to do is ask for the fries thenwith gravy and cheese.... I might just ask them sometime this week if they will make it for me - although I am sure they would have no idea what to charge!! ;)


Be careful, they may charge you for each ingredient as a seperate meal!  :o  I'm being silly but supposedly Burger King will charge you the same even if you request a Whopper without the meat. As for Poultine, has anyone had both it and what KFC is serving and are they similar?

Be careful, they may charge you for each ingredient as a seperate meal!  :o   I'm being silly but supposedly Burger King will charge you the same even if you request a Whopper without the meat. As for Poultine, has anyone had both it and what KFC is serving and are they similar?

They really aren't similar....
KFC calls it Poultine
Canadians call it Poutine

We dont use mashed potatoes or chicken or cheese sauce..
We use french fries, cheese curds and gravy.
Completely different.

Well in the U.K we don't use chese curds, just melted chedar and they are called 'Cheesy Chips' gravy is optional ! 


Cheesy chips is absolutely gorgeous!!!

Not too sure about cheese curd though . . .

The idea of cheese curds and gravy on top of anything is enough to make my stomach violently ache.

The idea of cheese curds and gravy on top of anything is enough to make my stomach violently ache.

I know it sounds digusting, but surprisingly it isn't.
The thing that makes my stomach ache is when mayonaisse is put all over french fries!! Bleeeeech!!!

Well, Mike and I are making poutine for dinner.... I will take pictures to show you how we do it !!!!

Ok, for dinner I made poutine for Sasuke and I.
I used chicken gravy because I was out of beef
And I cut cheese strings into chunks
And topped it off with shredded mozzarella.

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