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Ultimate Breakfast Poutine with Fried Eggs

Crispy golden fries topped with cheese curds, savory sausage gravy, and perfectly fried eggs for the ultimate indulgent breakfast or brunch dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fries
  • 4 russet potatoes cut into fries
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
Sausage Gravy
  • 0.5 lb breakfast sausage
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
Toppings
  • 1.5 cups cheese curds
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil for frying eggs
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss potato fries with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Spread fries in a single layer and bake 25–30 minutes until crispy.
  4. Cook breakfast sausage in a skillet until browned, then set aside.
  5. Add butter and flour to the skillet to create a roux, whisking for 1 minute.
  6. Slowly whisk in milk and simmer until gravy thickens.
  7. Return sausage to the gravy and season with pepper and garlic powder.
  8. Fry eggs in butter until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
  9. Place fries on a platter, top with cheese curds and hot gravy.
  10. Add fried eggs, garnish with chives, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crisp fries, soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before baking.