Gratin de Crozets à la Cancoillotte, Bacon et Carotte
A rich and hearty gratin featuring crozets, creamy cancoillotte cheese, and savory bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crozets
- 1 cup bacon, diced
- 2 large carrots, finely diced
- 1 cup cancoillotte cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyère cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crozets: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your crozets and cook according to the package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Cook the bacon: In a large skillet, over medium heat, add your diced bacon. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, using the reserved grease, add your diced carrots. Sauté them for about 5 minutes until tender but still crunchy. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked crozets, sautéed bacon, carrots, cancoillotte cheese, and heavy cream. Mix until well coated.
- Transfer to a baking dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish evenly.
- Top and bake: If using Gruyère, sprinkle it on top of the gratin. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until bubbling and golden.
Notes
Serve hot with a fresh side salad or crusty bread to soak up the cheesy goodness. Garnish with fresh herbs for a pop of color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: gratin, crozets, comfort food, cheesy pasta, French cuisine