Description
This Lobster Poutine with Brown Butter Cheese Sauce elevates the classic Canadian comfort food by adding succulent lobster meat and a rich, nutty cheese sauce made with gruyere, fontina, and fragrant Old Bay seasoning. Perfectly crispy baked fries are topped with warm lobster, fresh cheese curds, and a decadent brown butter sauce, making it an indulgent dish that’s great for sharing.
Ingredients
For the Fries:
- 1 bag of frozen french fries
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay spice seasoning
- Salt, to taste
For the Lobster:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped into bite-sized pieces
For the Brown Butter Cheese Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 garlic clove, grated or pressed
- 3 tablespoons flour
- ¾ cup lobster or seafood stock
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 4 oz gruyere cheese, grated
- 4 oz fontina cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay spice seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Assembly:
- Fresh cheese curds
- Scallions or chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Fries: Spread the frozen fries out on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season with the Old Bay spice and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat evenly. Bake the fries according to the package directions until crispy and golden.
- Cook the Lobster: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the cooked lobster meat and toss to coat in the butter. Heat until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm until assembly.
- Make the Brown Butter Cheese Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and cook until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Add the grated garlic and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. Whisk in the flour and cook the roux for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly whisk in the lobster or seafood stock and whole milk, continuing to stir. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and whisk in the grated gruyere and fontina cheeses along with the Old Bay seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm until ready to assemble.
- Assemble the Poutine: Place the hot baked fries into a heat-proof baking or serving dish. Top evenly with the warm lobster pieces and a generous amount of fresh cheese curds. Pour the warm brown butter cheese sauce over the fries, lobster, and curds. Garnish with chopped scallions or chives. Serve immediately while hot and gooey.
Notes
- Use cooked lobster meat to avoid overcooking and maintain tenderness.
- If fresh cheese curds are unavailable, small pieces of mozzarella can be used as a substitute.
- For best texture, bake fries according to package instructions instead of frying.
- Adjust the Old Bay seasoning to taste depending on desired spice level.
- The brown butter cheese sauce can be gently reheated if it thickens too much before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
