gratine
/ɡrɑːˈtiːn/
verb
- To cook (a dish) with a topping of breadcrumbs, cheese, or sauce until it forms a golden brown crust.
- The chef decided to gratine the macaroni and cheese for extra crispiness.
- You should gratine the casserole under the broiler for just a few minutes.
- She learned to gratine vegetables to make them more appealing to her children.