Description
The Ultimate Breakfast Poutine with Creamy Hollandaise Sauce is a rich, indulgent breakfast dish that combines crispy golden fries, savory breakfast meats, melty cheese curds, and a luscious hollandaise sauce. This satisfying recipe delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, turning classic Canadian comfort food into a decadent morning feast perfect for brunch or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fries
- 4 large russet or Yukon gold potatoes, cut into even-sized fries
- 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Breakfast Meats
- 6 slices bacon or 4 breakfast sausages
For the Cheese and Eggs
- 1 cup traditional white cheddar cheese curds
- 4 fresh eggs (poached or fried)
For the Hollandaise Sauce
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Seasonings and Garnish
- Fresh chopped herbs (such as chives or parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Fries: Wash and cut your potatoes into even-sized fries. Toss them lightly with oil, salt, and pepper. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes or deep fry until golden and crispy.
- Cook the Breakfast Meats: While the fries cook, prepare your bacon or sausage in a skillet over medium heat until nicely browned and crisp. Drain excess fat on paper towels and set aside.
- Make the Hollandaise Sauce: Whisk the egg yolks with lemon juice in a heatproof bowl. Slowly drizzle in melted butter while continuously whisking the mixture over simmering water to create a smooth, creamy sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne.
- Poach or Fry the Eggs: Cook the eggs individually, aiming for runny yolks that will mix beautifully with the fries and toppings.
- Assemble the Ultimate Breakfast Poutine: Layer the crispy fries on a large plate. Scatter warm cheese curds evenly over the fries, add the crispy breakfast meat, place the eggs carefully on top, and generously drizzle with hollandaise sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh cheese curds for better melting and signature texture.
- Keep hollandaise sauce warm but not hot to prevent splitting.
- Choose starchy potatoes like russet or Yukon gold for crispiness.
- Serve immediately to enjoy crispy fries and silky sauce.
- Constantly whisk hollandaise sauce during preparation for smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking and pan-frying
- Cuisine: Canadian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 330 mg
Keywords: breakfast poutine, hollandaise sauce, breakfast fries, Canadian comfort food, brunch recipe, savory breakfast
