Name: Tater Tot Poutine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 38 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: Other

Sunday Table Verified

February 19, 2025

11 Ingredients

EASY

Tater Tot Poutine is a delightful Canadian twist on the classic comfort food, poutine. This recipe features crispy tater tots as a substitute for french fries and is topped with savory beef gravy and cheese curds. The dish is easy to make and can serve up to 2 people. The tater tots are baked until they are super crispy, and then they are smothered with a rich, flavorful beef gravy made with garlic, butter, flour, and beef broth. The gravy is seasoned with onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper, adding a depth of flavor to the dish. The tater tots are then topped with a generous amount of cheese curds, which are slightly melted under the broiler. A garnish of fresh parsley adds a touch of freshness to the dish. This dish is perfect to serve as a snack or as a side dish for a casual dinner party. To complete the meal, it is recommended to serve the Tater Tot Poutine with extra gravy and a cold beer.

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Tater Tot Poutine

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WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

Heat oven to 450* F. Place the tater tots on a greased baking sheet making sure the tater tots don’t touch. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flip, and bake for another 10-15 minutes. You want them to be super crispy but not burned.

Meanwhile, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute. Whisk in beef broth, salt, pepper, onion powder, and thyme. Stir until thickened. Keep warm.

Drizzle gravy over tater tots. Top with cheese curds, and broil it in the oven until the curds are slightly melted. Top with parsley, if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Crispy Tot Technique 🥔
Bake tater tots on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet to ensure maximum crispiness on all sides by allowing air circulation.
Gravy Consistency Mastery 🥄
Whisk the flour into melted butter slowly and continuously to prevent lumps, creating a smooth roux that will thicken the beef broth perfectly.
Cheese Curd Melt Magic 🧀
Use the broiler for no more than 1-2 minutes to slightly melt the cheese curds without completely liquefying them, maintaining their signature texture.
Flavor Layering Trick 🌿
Toast the dried thyme and onion powder in the butter for 30 seconds before adding flour to intensify their aromatic qualities and deepen the gravy's flavor profile.
Gravy Temperature Hack 🔥
Always add warm beef broth to your roux to prevent temperature shock and ensure a smooth, lump-free gravy with perfect consistency.

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Sunday Table

I’m Sara, the creator behind Sunday Table, sharing cozy, modern small bites and mini desserts made for entertaining. Trained in baking and culinary arts, I’ve been creating elevated, crowd-pleasing recipes since 2012 (with lots of coffee). ☕️