Maple Glazed Bacon Poutine (Printable Version)

A hearty dish layering crispy fries, juicy beef, bacon, and cheese curds with a sticky maple glaze.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Fries

01 - 6 ounces frozen crinkle-cut or straight fries

→ Beef

02 - 8 ounces 80% lean ground beef

→ Cheese

03 - 4 ounces fresh cheese curds

→ Pork

04 - 4 slices thick-cut smoky bacon

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 small onion, thinly sliced

→ Pantry

06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
09 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Preheat oven and bake frozen fries according to package directions until deep golden and crispy, ensuring they remain sturdy to hold toppings.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, fry bacon slices until crisp throughout. Transfer to paper towels and crumble into chunks, reserving bacon drippings in the pan.
03 - Whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3–5 minutes.
04 - Add sliced onion to skillet with reserved bacon drippings. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often for 8–10 minutes until soft, golden brown, and caramelized.
05 - Season ground beef with remaining garlic powder and black pepper. Form into a patty or crumble. Cook over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side or until browned and cooked through.
06 - Arrange hot fries on a large serving dish. Immediately scatter cheese curds evenly over fries. Top with hot ground beef, crumbled bacon, and caramelized onions. Drizzle warm maple glaze over all and serve immediately while warm and melty.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use fresh cheese curds and layer toppings over hot fries to achieve optimal melting and texture. Let maple glaze simmer until just thickened for even coating.
02 - Store toppings and fries separately in airtight containers for best crispness if making ahead. Reheat separately and reassemble before serving.

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