What Makes This Recipe So Good
First things first… this isn’t authentic poutine. We all know that. It IS, however, a quick, easy, and ridiculously delicious poutine-inspired leftover turkey recipe that’s a great alternative to sandwiches and soups. I’m not even joking when I say this might be the best leftover turkey recipe I’ve made yet, and believe me, I’ve made several!It’s a simple recipe, but there’s so much flavor in leftover turkey poutine that it’s almost hard to believe. Thick, rich gravy; chewy cheese curds; crispy french fries; and warm, tender turkey.If you cook a whole turkey for your holiday, use the bones to make an easy turkey stock. You can then use the turkey stock instead of beef stock to make the gravy for your poutine! Tasty, nutritious, and a great way to get as much as possible from every part of your holiday dinner.
Chef’s Tips
If you really want to take your turkey poutine to the next level, include other Thanksgiving leftovers like stuffing or cranberry sauce. Reheat the stuffing, then crumble it over the layer of fries before adding the curds and turkey. Spoon the cranberry sauce on top of the gravy right before serving.Overestimate how many sweet potatoes you needed for your group? Use them to make your fries! Sweet potato fries would tie the whole “holiday leftovers” theme together nicely, and they’d add a little bit of sweetness to a decidedly savory dish. You could also use a bag of frozen sweet potato fries, cooked in the air fryer just like the regular fries.If you’re using leftover gravy, you can reheat the gravy and the turkey at the same time in the same saucepan. That just makes the whole process that much faster! Use low heat and stir often.
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