Ultimate Breakfast Poutine Dish (Print Version)
Crispy fries layered with cheese curds, savory breakfast toppings, and smooth hollandaise sauce for a flavorful start.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Fries
01 - 1.5 lbs russet potatoes, cut into fries
02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Cheese
05 - 1.5 cups fresh cheese curds
→ Breakfast Toppings
06 - 4 large eggs
07 - 4 slices bacon or breakfast sausage (optional), cooked and crumbled
08 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
→ Creamy Hollandaise Sauce
09 - 3 large egg yolks
10 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
12 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
13 - Pinch of cayenne pepper
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - Toss the cut potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper on a baking sheet. Spread them in a single layer and bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp.
03 - In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
04 - Place the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water (double boiler method), whisking constantly until the mixture thickens slightly (about 2 minutes).
05 - Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking until the sauce is thick and creamy. Remove from heat. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Keep warm.
06 - In a nonstick skillet, fry eggs sunny-side up or to your preference. Set aside.
07 - If using, cook bacon or sausage until crisp. Drain and crumble.
08 - Once fries are ready, immediately transfer to serving plates. Top with cheese curds.
09 - Layer with eggs, bacon or sausage (if using), and green onions.
10 - Generously drizzle warm Hollandaise sauce over everything. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the perfect excuse to eat fries for breakfast without anyone judging you
- That homemade hollandaise is easier than you think and worth every minute
02 -
- Do not let your hollandaise get too hot or it will separate and there is no coming back from that tragedy
- Cheese curds are worth the special trip to a specialty grocery store because regular mozzarella just does not give you that authentic squeak
03 -
- Grate some fresh nutmeg into your hollandaise for a subtle warmth that makes people wonder what your secret ingredient is
- Pat your cut fries completely dry before tossing with oil because moisture is the enemy of crispy potatoes