French Onion Poutine
 
Serves 5-8 depending upon, age of children and whether it is served as a main meal or a side dish.
Ingredients
  • 1 doz. Small unpeeled, red potatoes, cut each potato into 8 wedges
  • 2 T olive or canola oil, equally divided
  • 1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 T brown sugar
  • ½ of a 250 g package of Light Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread, keep refrigerated until ready to use
  • 1 pkg. of brown gravy mix
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400degrees C.
  2. Pour 1 T oil onto a heavy baking sheet.
  3. Slice potatoes and arrange on sheet with a flat/potato side down.
  4. Roast for 10 minutes or until the down-side is golden brown (longer depending upon your oven).
  5. Turn to opposite side with tongs & return to oven for the same amount of time.
  6. Slice onion and place in a pan with 1 T oil & 1 T brown sugar over a medium high heat
  7. Stir frequently until onions are caramelized.
  8. Remove cheese from fridge and cut into small cubes.
  9. Prepare gravy according to package directions.
  10. When potatoes have roasted, arrange on individual plates or 1 large platter.
  11. Add the cheese cubes evenly to potato surface.
  12. Pour gravy over all.
  13. Add onions to top.
  14. If the gravy does not cause the cheese to soften & melt to your liking, place in microwave for 3+ minutes.
Recipe by Food Musings at http://foodmusings.ca/food-travel/french-onion-poutine/