gratiné

[grat-n-ey, graht-, gra-tee-ney]

verb (used with object)

gratinéed, gratinéing 

1. to bake or broil (food) in au gratin style.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gratiné¹

1930–35; < French: past participle of gratiner to cook au gratin, derivative of gratin originally, burnt food adhering to the sides and bottom of a pot, derivative of grater to scrape; grate ²

Example Sentences

Of "turban de macaroni gratiné," alias mac and cheese, one of my guests said, "Very few things this rich are this tasteless."

From Wall Street Journal