Potatoes au ___ Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Potatoes au ___ that was published at The Washington Post Sunday crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Potatoes au ___" leads to the answer "GRATIN" for the crossword puzzle. Here's why this answer fits the clue perfectly:

1. Common Culinary Term: "Gratin" is a common term in French cuisine used to describe a dish that is baked or broiled to form a golden crust on top, often with cheese or breadcrumbs.
2. Ingredients Alignment: Potatoes au gratin specifically refers to thinly sliced potatoes cooked in a cream sauce and baked with cheese on top, resulting in a rich and indulgent dish.
3. Language Connection: The term "gratin" comes from the French word "gratter," which means to scrape or grate, reflecting the texture of the dish when the top layer becomes crispy and golden.
4. Cooking Technique: The process of making gratin involves layering ingredients in a baking dish, typically including potatoes, cheese, and sometimes other additions like herbs or spices, before baking to achieve the desired crispy top.

Definition of "GRATIN"

a dish with a lightly browned crust of breadcrumbs or melted cheese

Example :

a gratin of sole fillets

a gratin dish

 The Crossword clue "Potatoes au ___" published 5 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Washington Post Sunday	31 March 2024	GRATIN
L.A. Times Daily	5 January 2024	GRATIN
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	9 September 2018	GRATIN
Universal	16 August 2004	GRATIN