adjective
- cooked or prepared with a browned crust on top, typically made with breadcrumbs, cheese, or butter
Usage: culinary term; past participle used as adjective
Examples
- The gratineed potatoes had a golden, crispy top.
- She served gratineed vegetables with the roasted chicken.
- The gratineed cheese crust was perfectly browned and bubbling.
- He ordered the gratineed cauliflower as a side dish.
- The recipe called for gratineed breadcrumbs sprinkled over the casserole.