Maple Glazed Bacon Cheeseburger Poutine

Ingredients:

1 lb frozen French fries

1 lb ground beef

1 cup cheese curds or shredded mozzarella

6 slices maple-glazed bacon, cooked and chopped

1 cup hot beef gravy

½ cup maple syrup (for glazing the bacon)

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Bake the French fries according to the package instructions until crispy.

While the fries bake, cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat.

Glaze the cooked bacon with maple syrup by brushing it on both sides and letting it caramelize for a few minutes in a hot skillet.

Assemble the poutine: place the fries on a serving platter, sprinkle cheese curds on top, and layer on the ground beef and maple-glazed bacon.

Pour hot beef gravy over the top, letting it melt the cheese slightly.

Serve immediately for a hearty, indulgent treat that hits all the sweet and savory notes!