Definition & Meaning of "au gratin"

au gratin

ADJECTIVE

prepared or served with a topping of breadcrumbs, cheese, or butter

Example

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.

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.