Mexican Poutine with Smoked Cheddar Chile Queso Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven and bake the french fries according to the package instructions until crispy and golden brown.
• STEP 2.In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• STEP 3.Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
• STEP 4.Stir in the smoked cheddar cheese, green chiles, cumin, and paprika. Cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
• STEP 5.Remove the sauce from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• STEP 6.Place the crispy french fries on a serving platter and pour the smoked cheddar chile queso sauce over the top.
• STEP 7.Garnish with fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes.
• STEP 8.Serve immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, you can add cooked and crumbled bacon to the queso sauce.
• If you prefer a spicier sauce, you can add diced jalapenos or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• To make it a complete meal, you can add cooked ground beef or shredded chicken on top of the fries before pouring the queso sauce.

Storage and Serving

• Mexican Poutine with Smoked Cheddar Chile Queso is best served immediately while the fries are still crispy.
• If you have leftovers, store the fries and queso sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
• To reheat, bake the fries in the oven until crispy again and warm the queso sauce on the stovetop, stirring occasionally.
• To serve, pour the reheated queso sauce over the crispy fries and garnish with fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes.