Poutine

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons duck fat
• 2 pounds baking potatoes, cut into 4 x 1/4-inch strips (about 3 medium)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• Cooking spray
• 6 ounces 50% less-fat pork sausage
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
• 2 ounces fresh cheddar cheese curds
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Preparation

1. 1. Place a small roasting pan in the oven. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. 2. Carefully remove hot pan from oven. Melt fat in pan; add potatoes. Sprinkle potatoes with 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss. Bake at 450° for 45 minutes or until golden, turning once after 30 minutes.
3. 3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add sausage; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Combine butter and flour, stirring until smooth. Add butter mixture to sausage; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly add broth to pan, stirring constantly; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and simmer 3 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring occasionally. Spoon gravy over fries; top with cheese curds. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.