1. cooked with a browned crust on top, typically made of breadcrumbs, cheese, or butter
Usage: culinary term; often used in French cuisine

1. past tense and past participle of 'gratinee'; to cook (a dish) with a browned crust on top
Usage: culinary term

Examples

• The gratineed potatoes had a golden, crispy top.
• She gratineed the vegetables with Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
• The restaurant served gratineed onion soup as a signature dish.
• We gratineed the cauliflower until it was bubbling and brown.
• The gratineed mac and cheese was comfort food at its finest.
• He gratineed the seafood casserole before serving it to guests.