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Gratin Chou Chou

Cultural Context

Gratin Chou Chou, a traditional French dish, showcases the humble cabbage in a creamy, cheesy bake. Originating from regions where cabbage was a staple, this dish embodies comfort and resourcefulness, transforming simple ingredients into a delightful meal. Today, it enjoys popularity in various forms across French cuisine, often adapted with different cheeses or additional vegetables, making it a versatile choice for home cooks.

FrenchFRmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 chouchoux
1 oignon rouge
4-5 gousses d'ail
du thym
du curcuma
de la muscade en poudre
75g de beurre
3-4 cuillères à soupe de farine
gruyère rapé
sel
poivre

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

gruyere cheese

🥗Healthier: emmental cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Emmental is a similar melting cheese at a lower cost.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Pecorino offers a similar flavor profile at a lower price.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

Slice the chouchoux and onion.

3

Mince the garlic.

4

In a pan, melt the butter and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.

5

Add the chouchoux, thyme, curcuma, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and mix well.

6

Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to combine.

7

Transfer to a baking dish, top with grated gruyère, and bake until golden.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Cabbage GratinGratin de Chou
Local Name: Gratin Chou Chou

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