Description
A comforting dish from the Savoie region of France, combining cheesy pasta with smoky lardons and creamy crème fraîche.
Ingredients
- Crozets (or small pasta)
- Lardons (or pancetta)
- Gruyère cheese
- Crème fraîche
- Onion
- Garlic
- Nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Crozets by boiling salted water and cooking according to package instructions (10-12 minutes) until al dente.
- Sauté the lardons in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
- Caramelize the onions in the skillet until soft, then add minced garlic for the last minute.
- Combine cooked Crozets, crispy lardons, caramelized onions, garlic, crème fraîche, grated Gruyère, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Prepare the baking dish by transferring the mixture, topping it with additional Gruyère, and preheating the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Croziflette can be made in advance and refrigerated before baking. Substitute crème fraîche with sour cream or Greek yogurt if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Croziflette, French cuisine, cheesy pasta, comfort food, baking