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Au Gratin

Golden-brown crust, bubbling under the broiler, on a winter's night casserole.

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Au Gratin

Gratin

Gratin is a culinary technique in which a dish is topped with a browned crust, often using breadcrumbs, cheese, or egg. The term may be applied to any dish made using this method. Gratin is usually prepared in a shallow dish. A gratin is baked or cooked under an overhead grill or broiler to form a golden crust on top, and it is often served in its baking dish.

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au gratin

Adjective

  1. Covered with a crust of breadcrumbs (and often cheese) then browned under a grill.
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