Description

Maple Glazed Bacon Cheeseburger Poutine is a savory and sweet masterpiece that combines crispy French fries, cheesy goodness, seasoned ground beef, caramelized maple-glazed bacon, and a creamy cheese sauce. It’s the ultimate comfort food, perfect for sharing or satisfying a craving!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Fries:

1 lb Frozen French Fries (or fresh-cut potatoes, fried or baked)
Salt (to taste)

For the Cheeseburger Topping:

1 lb Ground Beef
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
½ tsp Garlic Powder
1 small Onion, finely chopped

For the Maple Glazed Bacon:

6 slices Bacon
3 tbsp Maple Syrup

For the Cheese Sauce:

2 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
1½ cups Milk
1½ cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Pinch of Cayenne Pepper (optional)

For Assembly:

1 cup Cheese Curds (optional, for a classic poutine)
2 tbsp Green Onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the Fries:
- Cook the French fries according to the package instructions. Season with salt and set aside.
Make the Cheeseburger Topping:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles.
- Add chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until onions are softened. Set aside.
Make the Maple Glazed Bacon:
- Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Brush bacon with maple syrup and place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to caramelize. Chop into pieces.
Prepare the Cheese Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted. Season with cayenne (if desired).
Assemble the Poutine:
- Place fries on a large serving platter. Top with cheese curds (if using).
- Add the ground beef mixture and drizzle with cheese sauce.
- Sprinkle chopped maple-glazed bacon on top.
- Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra indulgence, drizzle with additional maple syrup before serving.
Use smoked bacon for a deeper flavor profile.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Comfort Food, Main Dish
Method: Baking, Frying, Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Canadian

Keywords: poutine, maple glazed bacon, cheeseburger, comfort food, fries, cheese sauce, bacon poutine