gratinated
Broiled until golden
Gratinated describes food that has been browned on top, typically under a broiler or in a hot oven, often with a topping of cheese or breadcrumbs that forms a golden crust.
The term comes from the French cooking technique gratin: gratinated potatoes, gratinated onion soup.
The past participle form of gratinate, it appears mainly in culinary contexts.
Cooked uncovered with heat
- caramelizedBrowned through sugar heating
- glazedCoated with shiny finish
- scallopedHaving rounded, wavelike edges
- en crouteEnclosed in dough
bechamel · mornay · roux · breadcrumbs · gruyere · parmigiano · ovenproof · casserole
Bright yellow, or precious
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- crunchyBreaking with sound
- toastedBrowned by heat
- cracklingSharp snapping noises
bubbly · caramelized · charred · seared · crackle · crust · flaky · crumbly
Swiss melting cheese
- parmigianoItalian for "of Parma"
- emmentalNutty holed cheese
- gruyèreNutty Swiss cheese
- cheddarFirm aged English cheese
mozzarella · fontina · raclette · gouda · provolone · asiago · manchego · pecorino
Cream-baked sliced potatoes
- macaroni cheesePasta in cheese sauce
- moussakaLayered eggplant casserole
- lasagnaBaked layered pasta dish
- scalloped potatoesThinly sliced tubers in sauce
roasted
Cooked uncovered with heat
- caramelizedBrowned through sugar heating
- glazedCoated with shiny finish
- scallopedHaving rounded, wavelike edges
en croute · bechamel · mornay · roux · breadcrumbs · gruyere · parmigiano · ovenproof · casserole · broiler
golden
Bright yellow, or precious
crackling · bubbly · caramelized · charred · seared · crackle · crust · flaky · crumbly · sizzled
gruyere
Swiss melting cheese
- parmigianoItalian for "of Parma"
- emmentalNutty holed cheese
- gruyèreNutty Swiss cheese
cheddar · mozzarella · fontina · raclette · gouda · provolone · asiago · manchego · pecorino · melted
dauphinoise
Cream-baked sliced potatoes
- macaroni cheesePasta in cheese sauce
- moussakaLayered eggplant casserole
- lasagnaBaked layered pasta dish
hearty
Warm and substantial
- indulgentToo willing to yield
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
homestyle · cozy · nourishing · rustic · filling · savory · steaming · wholesome · rich · creamy