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How to make tater tot poutine

Crispy tater tots smothers in gravy, cheese and bacon.

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Ingredients

1 package frozen tater tots

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup gravy (homemade* or store-bought)

3 ounces crumbled bacon (reserve drippings for gravy*)

1-1/2 cups cheese curds

salt and pepper to taste

½ cup chopped scallions

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

If using a cast-iron skillet, heat skillet in preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Brush the inside of the hot skillet (or the base of a baking sheet or casserole dish) with oil.

Add the frozen tater tots in an even layer to the pan.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.

Remove and top with the bacon, gravy*, and shredded cheeses.

Return to the oven until the cheese curds have thoroughly melted.

Remove the poutine from the oven and top with the scallions.

Serve hot.

Homemade Gravy:

3 TBSP reserved bacon drippings

3 TBSP wondra flour

1 TBSP soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce

1-2 cups beef broth

In a medium sauce pan, cheese bacon drippings to medium and add flour, stirring to make a medium tan color. Then add soy or Worcestershire and blend until smooth. Increase heat to medium high and add broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until smooth and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve over poutine.

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