Cheese Croutes: A Comforting Dish from Savoie
Savoyard cheese croutes are a specialty from Savoie that perfectly embody the generosity and conviviality of Alpine cuisine. This comforting dish is especially appreciated during the winter months, when one looks for warm and hearty meals after a day on the ski slopes.
The cheese croutes recipe is simple yet delicious. It consists of slices of bread (usually country bread or baguette) covered with a flavorful mixture based on Savoyard cheeses, such as reblochon, emmental, or beaufort, melted in a little white wine or cream. Garlic can also be added to enhance the flavors.
The slices of bread are then placed under the oven grill until they are golden and the cheese is perfectly melted and slightly crispy on top. The result is a tasty, golden, and well-melted crust that warms the heart and the palate.
Traditionally served as a starter or main dish, the cheese croutes are enjoyed with a simple green salad to balance the richness of the cheese. This friendly dish is often shared with family or friends, accompanied by a good glass of Savoie white wine.
Cheese croutes are the very symbol of Savoie cuisine: a mix of simplicity, warmth, and authentic flavors that delight all cheese and good food lovers. A true mountain delicacy not to be missed during your visit to Haute-Savoie!
Ingredients (1 person):
- 50 gr of Reblochon cut into slices
- 2 thin slices of smoked bacon
- 2 nice slices of slightly stale country bread.
- 1 egg
- Garlic, nutmeg
- Savoie white wine
Recipe:
- Rub the dish and the slices of bread with garlic.
- Dip the slices of bread in the Savoie white wine. Place them in an oven-safe dish.
- Cover the slices of bread with the slices of smoked bacon.
- Sprinkle with nutmeg.
- Cover with reblochon.
- Bake in a very hot oven (250°C) for 20 minutes
- At the end of cooking, place the cooked egg on the dish on top of the croutes and serve.
Recommended wine: a Savoie white Apremont or Abyme
