Cajun Poutine
This Cajun Poutine is the classic Canadian dish, Cajun style! It's loaded with shrimp, sausage, veggies and cheese curds all in a zesty brown gravy atop waffle fries. Your game day appetizer couldn't get any tastier!
Course: Appetizer, main dish, snack
Cuisine: Cajun, Creole
Keyword: poutine, fries, sausage, shrimp, cheddar cheese curds, Cajun, Tony Chachere's
Servings: 8 servings
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Tony's Brown Gravy
- 4 cups water
- 8 Tbsp. Tony Chachere's Brown Gravy Mix
- 1/2 tsp. Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. ketchup
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Poutine
- 1 22-oz. bag waffle fries
- 5 Tbsp. butter
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 12-oz. ring Cajun style andouille smoked sausage, cut into small chunks
- 8-oz. bag cheddar cheese curds
In a large saucepan, whisk together 4 cups water, Tony’s Brown Gravy Mix, Tony’s Original Creole Seasoning, ketchup, apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Once mixture comes to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Turn off heat and set aside.Cook the waffle fries according to package directions. In another large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until just pink. Remove with a slotted spoon. Cut shrimp into large chunks. Set aside.
Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter to the juices left in the saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until the butter is melted. Add the onions, red pepper and green peppers and cook for 5 minutes, until the veggies are softened. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute. Lower the heat to medium and add the flour and mix until well combined. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add the prepared brown gravy, shrimp and andouille smoked sausage chunks and mix until well combined. Cook until heated through, about 3-4 minutes. Plate the fries in a large shallow serving bowl or individual bowls. Top with the cheese curds. Ladle the gravy over the fries and serve.