Ultimate Breakfast Poutine Hollandaise (Printable)
Decadent Canadian breakfast creation combining crispy fries, cheese curds, savory toppings, and rich Hollandaise sauce for an indulgent morning meal.
# What You Need:
→ Fries
01 - 1.5 lbs russet potatoes, cut into fries
02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Cheese
05 - 1.5 cups fresh cheese curds
→ Breakfast Toppings
06 - 4 large eggs
07 - 4 slices bacon or breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
08 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
→ Creamy Hollandaise Sauce
09 - 3 large egg yolks
10 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
12 - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
13 - Pinch of cayenne pepper
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Toss cut potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper on a baking sheet. Spread in a single layer and bake for 30–35 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp.
03 - In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Place the bowl over a saucepan of gently simmering water (double boiler method), whisking constantly until the mixture thickens slightly (about 2 minutes).
04 - Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking until the sauce is thick and creamy. Remove from heat. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Keep warm.
05 - In a nonstick skillet, fry eggs sunny-side up or to your preference. Set aside.
06 - If using, cook bacon or sausage until crisp. Drain and crumble.
07 - Once fries are ready, immediately transfer to serving plates. Top with cheese curds. Layer with eggs, bacon or sausage (if using), and green onions.
08 - Generously drizzle warm Hollandaise sauce over everything. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The homemade hollandaise is what dreams are made of, and its surprisingly foolproof
- You get to eat fries for breakfast without any judgment whatsoever
- This turns a regular weekend into something that feels like a restaurant brunch
02 -
- The hollandaise can break if you add the butter too quickly, so take your time with the drizzling
- Cheese curds that do not squeak are too old, so ask your cheesemonger for the freshest ones
03 -
- Frozen fries work beautifully if you are short on time
- A splash of ice water in your hollandaise can rescue it if it starts to separate