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Crispy sweet potato poutine in a tray
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Tiamongla Kasar
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Tiamongla Kasar
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Sweet Potato Recipes: Classic
Poutine
With A Vegetarian Twist

65 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
14
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Sweet potato recipes like this flavour-packed Canadian classic poutine twist are perfect when you want something comforting yet a little more nourishing. In this version of poutine, oven-baked sweet potato fries replace regular fries, adding a subtle sweetness and crisp texture. With crispy edges, soft centres, and that natural hint of sweetness, these fries create the perfect base for all the rich toppings that follow. If you’ve ever enjoyed traditional poutine, you already know how satisfying that combination of fries, gravy, and cheese can be. This sweet potato fries poutine keeps that same comforting feel while adding a deeper, more earthy flavour through a homemade mushroom gravy. The cheese curds melt gently over the hot fries, creating that signature gooey texture that makes every bite so enjoyable. This sweet potato fries poutine is not limited to just gravy and cheese curds; you can add on other toppings to suit your taste. You can use bacon or rotisserie chicken if you want to make it more filling and add protein. You can use sautéed veggies or hot peppers for extra flavour and heat. If you’re serving this dish at a gathering, it’s fun to turn it into a poutine bar. Just set out the fries, gravy, cheese curds, and a variety of toppings in separate serving dishes so everyone can build their own plate just the way they like it.

Ingredients

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For Fries:
2Sweet potatoes
1 tbspOlive oil
½ tspSalt
½ tspBlack pepper
1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
For Gravy:
2 tbspButter
2 cupsMushrooms (sliced)
1 largeYellow onion (diced)
2 clovesGarlic (minced)
1 tbspFlour
3 cupsVegetable broth
2 tbspRed wine (optional)
For Toppings:
1 cupCheese curds
3-4Green onions (sliced)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prep the sweet potatoes

Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into even 1/2-inch thick fries. Soak them in cold water for a few minutes to remove excess starch. This helps them turn crispier when baked. Dry them well using a clean towel.

Step 1
Prep the sweet potatoes
10 Minutes
Step 2
Season and arrange
3 Minutes
Step 3
Bake until crispy
30 Minutes
Step 4
Cook the gravy base
6-8 Minutes

FAQs

Poutine is a classic Canadian comfort dish made with crispy fries topped with rich gravy and cheese curds. This version uses sweet potato fries for a healthier twist.