Smoky French Gratin
A creamy, cheesy gratin with a smoky twist, perfect for a comforting dinner. Rich, smooth emmentaler cheese is the star of the show, with a hint of smokiness to elevate the dish.
Ingredients
- ●120g emmentaler cheese
- ●200ml french cream
- ●2 tsp smoky paprika
- ●1 tsp salt
- ●1/2 tsp black pepper
- ●2 cloves xtra garlic
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
In a large saucepan, combine the cream, smoky paprika, salt, and black pepper. Heat over medium heat until the mixture starts to simmer.
- 3
In a separate saucepan, melt the emmentaler cheese over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Gradually pour the hot cream mixture into the melted cheese, stirring constantly.
- 5
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with additional grated cheese if desired.
- 6
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the gratin is heated through.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- 8
Garnish with chopped fresh herbs or a sprinkle of paprika, if desired.