au gratin
1 of 1adjective/oʊˈɡrætən/
1
prepared or served with a topping of breadcrumbs, cheese, or butter
- The chef's specialty was the au gratin potatoes, featuring thinly sliced potatoes layered with cream and Gruyère cheese, then baked until golden and bubbling.
- The restaurant's menu offered a variety of au gratin dishes, including cauliflower au gratin and zucchini au gratin, each featuring fresh vegetables baked with a cheesy topping.
- As a side dish, we ordered the au gratin Brussels sprouts, which were roasted until tender and then topped with a Parmesan breadcrumb mixture and broiled to perfection.
- We enjoyed a delicious dinner of seafood au gratin, with shrimp and scallops topped with a savory breadcrumb and Parmesan cheese mixture.
- For dessert, we indulged in a classic apple au gratin, with thinly sliced apples layered with cinnamon-spiced breadcrumbs and baked until crispy and caramelized.