au gratin
English
Etymology
Borrowed from French au gratin.
Adjective
au gratin (not comparable)
- Covered with a crust of breadcrumbs (and often cheese) then browned under a grill.
- 2012 October 20, John B. Saul, "," The Seattle Times (retrieved 24 October 2012):
- The 7:30 prix fixe meal ($35 per person) is served communally in the courtyard. The four courses included scallops in a tomato and chili cream sauce, risotto and a cassoulet of either seafood or chicken covered with mashed potatoes au gratin.
- 2012 October 20, John B. Saul, "," The Seattle Times (retrieved 24 October 2012):