Crozets Gratin with Leeks, Cheese and Bacon

Name: Crozets Gratin with Leeks, Cheese and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 400 g of crozets ((plain or buckwheat)); 200 g of lardons (smoked); 2 leeks (medium); 20 cl of crème fraîche; 200 g of shredded cheese; 10 g of butter; salt; pepper; 1 garlic cloves; 5 cl of white wine

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Crozets gratin with leeks is a Savoyard dish made with small square pasta, softened leeks, cheese and bacon lardons. A complete recipe, perfect for winter meals 🧀🥬

Total time: 45 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €2.50

By the CookinBreak team

Goes well with

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For dessert

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To drink

Cranberry Orange Cocktail

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

580kcal

Protein26 g18%
Carbs55 g38%
Fat29 g45%
Fiber6 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

Cook the leeks slowly and for a long time to draw out their natural water. If the gratin releases too much liquid, extend the cooking by 5 to 10 min uncovered 🥬🔥

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Freezes very well after cooking. Up to 3 months in well-wrapped individual portions or a dish covered in plastic wrap.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3-4 days at most in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Can be assembled the day before. Keep refrigerated and bake the next day.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven: 15-20 minutes at 180°C (cover if needed to prevent drying out). Microwave: medium power in intervals, watch the texture. Saucepan: not recommended, to preserve the texture of the gratin.

Variations

Use plain or buckwheat crozets.
Add a little white wine.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.

Mistakes to avoid

Undercooking the crozets: allow 15 minutes in boiling salted water.
Not buttering the dish: pour into a buttered dish.
Taking it out before the top is golden: 30 minutes at 180 °C.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a crozets gratin?

Cook the crozets for 15 minutes, sauté the leeks in butter, add the bacon and the white wine, mix with the cream and half the cheese, pour into a buttered dish, add the remaining cheese and bake for 30 minutes.

What are crozets?

Crozets are small square pasta from Savoie, plain or buckwheat. Crozets gratin with leeks is a Savoyard dish with bacon and cheese.

How long should you bake the gratin?

Bake for 30 minutes at 180 °C, until the top is well browned and golden, after spreading the remaining cheese over the buttered dish.

Which cheeses should you use?

200 g of grated cheese, half of which is mixed with the crozets, cream and bacon, and the rest browns on top.