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Kartoffelgratin

potato gratin

noun kar-TOF-el-gra-TAN Rare
Food & Drink Dishes

Origin: from French gratin

Usage Note

Kartoffelgratin is a baked dish of sliced potatoes layered with cream, garlic, and often cheese, forming a golden crust. It is a popular side dish for roasted meats and is sometimes called Gratin dauphinois in reference to its French origin.

Examples

"Das Kartoffelgratin passt hervorragend zu kurzgebratenem Fleisch."

Natural Translation

The potato gratin goes excellently with quickly fried meat.

Literal Translation

The potato gratin fits excellently to quickly-fried meat.

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