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Gratin d'oeufs

Cultural Context

Gratin d'oeufs is a classic French dish that showcases the simplicity and richness of eggs, often enjoyed as a comforting meal. Traditionally served in homes and bistros, it highlights the French culinary technique of baking, where ingredients meld together to create a creamy, flavorful dish. Today, variations abound, with different cheeses and herbs, making it a versatile choice for home cooks around the world.

FrenchFRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 sliced hard-boiled eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup Béchamel sauce
1 cup Hollandaise sauce
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: emmental cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Emmental is often less expensive and provides a similar texture.

1

Hard boil eggs for 9 minutes, then place in cold water for 10 minutes before peeling.

2

Prepare a Bechamel sauce using flour and butter cooked for 2 minutes, then add seasoned milk (with salt, white pepper, nutmeg, shallot, bay leaf, thyme) to create a sauce cream by adding 100 ml of cream.

3

Slice mushrooms thinly and cook in butter, adding white wine to sweat them for 5-10 minutes.

4

Combine the Bechamel sauce with the cream to create a sauce cream, ensuring not to lose flavor from the Bechamel.

5

Prepare all components in advance for easier assembly.

Cooking Techniques

whiskingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking dishmixing bowloven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

Egg GratinGratin of Eggs
Local Name: Gratin d'oeufs

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