Easy Breakfast Poutine with Hollandaise Sauce (Indulgent Brunch!) 45 Minutes

Easy Breakfast Poutine with Hollandaise Sauce (The Ultimate Indulgent Brunch!)

Transform the beloved Canadian comfort food into the ultimate morning feast with this Breakfast Poutine with Hollandaise Sauce. This indulgent dish layers two types of crispy potatoes—French fries and tater tots—with soft scrambled eggs, crumbled bacon, savory breakfast sausage, and squeaky cheddar cheese curds. The crowning glory is a rich, velvety homemade hollandaise sauce. It’s a decadent, shareable, and incredibly satisfying dish perfect for a special weekend brunch, holiday morning, or anytime you want to #treatyourself.

Why This Breakfast Poutine Is a Crowd-Pleaser

This recipe is a guaranteed hit because it combines the best of breakfast and the hearty satisfaction of poutine into one epic dish. Using a mix of frozen French fries and tater tots provides a fantastic contrast in texture and makes assembly a breeze. The classic hollandaise sauce, while impressive, is broken down into simple steps. It’s a customizable, over-the-top meal that’s surprisingly straightforward to put together, delivering maximum flavor and fun with every bite.

Simple Swaps & Customizations

This versatile recipe is easy to adapt based on your preferences:

• Potatoes: Use all french fries or all tater tots. For a shortcut, use frozen diced potatoes or hash browns.
• Eggs: Swap scrambled eggs for perfectly poached or sunny-side-up fried eggs.
• Protein: Omit the bacon or sausage, or add diced ham. For a vegetarian version, use plant-based sausages and omit the bacon.
• Cheese: If you can’t find cheddar cheese curds, use torn fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini) or small cubes of halloumi.
• Sauce: For an even quicker option, use a high-quality store-bought hollandaise or packet mix.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 45 mins | Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

For the Potato Base:

• ½ (28 oz) bag frozen tater tots
• ½ (28 oz) bag frozen French fries

For the Hollandaise Sauce:

• 3 large egg yolks
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1-3 tbsp warm chicken stock or water (optional, to thin)

For the Scrambled Eggs:

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Assembly & Toppings:

• 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 8 oz breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 8 oz cheddar cheese curds
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

Part 1: Bake the Potatoes & Prep Toppings

1. Preheat & Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the frozen tater tots and French fries in a single layer on two large baking sheets. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
2. Cook Proteins: While the potatoes bake, cook the bacon and breakfast sausage in a skillet until browned and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and crumble. Set aside.

Part 2: Make the Hollandaise & Scramble Eggs

1. Make Hollandaise: Fill a small saucepan with 1-2 inches of water and bring to a simmer. In a heatproof bowl that fits snugly over the pan (without touching the water), whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice until pale and slightly thickened. Place the bowl over the simmering water (double-boiler method). Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the melted butter until the sauce is thick and creamy. Season with cayenne, salt, and pepper. If it’s too thick, whisk in a little warm chicken stock or water. Remove from heat, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and set aside.
2. Scramble Eggs: In a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, melt the 3 tbsp of butter. Add the beaten eggs. Gently stir with a rubber spatula until soft curds form and the eggs are just set. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

Part 3: Assemble & Broil

1. Combine: In a large bowl (or directly on a clean baking sheet), gently toss the hot baked potatoes, scrambled eggs, crumbled bacon, crumbled sausage, and cheese curds.
2. Melt Cheese: Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet. Place under a preheated broiler for about 1 minute, just until the cheese curds begin to melt slightly.
3. Serve: Carefully transfer the poutine to a serving platter or individual plates. Drizzle generously with the warm hollandaise sauce and sprinkle with sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

For more indulgent and savory breakfast ideas, try our Ultimate Cowboy Breakfast Burrito or our Sausage Cheese Butter Swim Biscuits. If you love hollandaise sauce, our Eggnog French Toast with Orange Butter uses a similar luxurious technique. This breakfast poutine is a perfect example of a fun, shareable feast, similar to the detailed Breakfast Poutine with Hollandaise Sauce recipe from Spoon Fork Bacon, which offers helpful reader tips and variations.