au gratin
adjective
au gra·tin
ō-ˈgrä-tᵊn 
ȯ-,
-ˈgra-
: covered with bread crumbs or grated cheese and browned (as under a broiler)
au gratin
adverb
Examples of au gratin in a Sentence
They served potatoes au gratin with the fish.
Recent Examples on the Web
Achieve perfectly even slices of potatoes for your signature au gratin—and without the fear of shredding your hand.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2024
Poole's is known for its menu of upscale comfort food, especially its delectable macaroni au gratin.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 29 July 2024
The biggest difference is that au gratin potatoes are made with cheese and scalloped potatoes are not.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
They were served with au gratin potatoes, oyster mushrooms and butternut squash.
—Kynala Phillips, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2024
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Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2024
Poole's is known for its menu of upscale comfort food, especially its delectable macaroni au gratin.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 29 July 2024
The biggest difference is that au gratin potatoes are made with cheese and scalloped potatoes are not.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2024
They were served with au gratin potatoes, oyster mushrooms and butternut squash.
—Kynala Phillips, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for au gratin
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“Au gratin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/au%20gratin. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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