This cozy and melty Traditional Savoyard Croziflette Recipe comes together in about 45 minutes and is a delightful one-pot meal that your family will love! It’s creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-comforting. You can easily switch up the ingredients to suit your preferences or use it as a ‘clean out the fridge’ meal to make sure nothing goes to waste. Trust me, everyone will be asking for seconds!
Ingredient Breakdown
- Crozets – 300 g
- Lardons Fumés – 200 g
- Onion – 1 large or 2 medium
- Crème Fraîche Épaisse – 20 cl
- Reblochon de Savoie – 1 (around 450 g)
- Pepper – to taste
- Optional: Dry White Wine – 5 cl
Let’s Get Cooking!
Ready to make your kitchen smell incredible? Let’s dive into the steps of creating this mouthwatering Melty Traditional Savoyard Croziflette!
1. Cook the Crozets
First things first, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Once it’s bubbling away, toss in those crozets. Cook them for about 15 minutes or according to the package instructions until tender, then drain and set aside. This bit’s super easy, but make sure you give them a good drain so your dish doesn’t become soupy later!
2. Prepare the Filling
While the crozets are cooking, grab your pan (that you can also pop in the oven later, yay for minimal cleanup!). Add a splash of olive oil over medium heat and toss in the sliced onions and lardons. Cook them until the onions are translucent and the lardons are crispy, about 10-12 minutes. Stirring occasionally will help bring out all those delicious flavors. Oh, and if you’re using that optional white wine, deglaze the pan now scrape all those yummy bits off the bottom, and let that wine reduce for another few minutes until the alcohol cooks off.
3. Combine Everything
Now, it’s time to combine the flavors! In a big mixing bowl, throw together the cooked crozets, the onion-lardon mixture, and crème fraîche. Season with a couple of pinches of salt and pepper. Stir it up until everything is coated nicely in that creamy goodness. It should look rich and tempting—just wait until you smell it!
4. Assemble in the Baking Dish
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a baking dish and pour the crozet mix into it. Now here comes the cheesy part, slice your reblochon in half, widthwise, and place it cut-side up over the top of your mixture. (You can also cut smaller pieces if you prefer; it’s all going to melt together anyway, so no pressure!)
5. Bake it Up!
Pop your baking dish into the oven for about 25-30 minutes. Bake until the cheese is all bubbly, golden, and ooey-gooey on top. Trust me, this is when the magic happens! Just imagine that melty goodness, your family will start wandering into the kitchen to investigate!
6. Serve and Enjoy!
Let your delicious croziflette cool for a few minutes before serving. I like to garnish with fresh herbs if I have them around, chives or parsley work well. This is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for any night of the week!
Why I Love This Recipe
Honestly, this Melty Traditional Savoyard Croziflette is my go-to recipe for cozy nights in. Comfort food at its finest! It’s so versatile; you can throw in whatever veggies or leftovers you have lying around, and it’ll still taste incredible. The combination of creamy, smoky, and cheesy flavors is just divine. And the best part? My kids gobble it up without complaints! I’m a real sucker for those family favorites that keep everyone happy around the dinner table.
Serving and Storage Tips
Serving Suggestions
This croziflette is fantastic on its own, but if you’re looking to serve it alongside something, consider a light salad or even some roasted veggies. The balance of flavors works a treat!
Storage
If by some chance you have leftovers (I rarely do!), you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Reheating is best done in the oven to maintain the melty goodness, but microwaving works too, in 30-second intervals to avoid drying it out.
Freezer Friendly?
You can freeze this dish before baking! Just cool everything completely, cover tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy, thaw it overnight in the fridge and pop it into the oven to bake!
Why This Recipe Works
Quick & Easy
Comes together in under 45 minutes perfect for busy weeknights!
Budget-Friendly
Uses affordable, everyday ingredients that you might already have on hand.
Comfort Food
Loaded with tons of flavor and warmth, that’s the essence of comfort food right there!
Customizable
Feel free to use whatever ingredients you have. Maybe some sautéed mushrooms or leftover rotisserie chicken? Anything goes!
If you loved this croziflette, be sure to check out my Bangers and Mash, my Sweet Potato & Cranberry Gratin, or my Ina Garten Cassoulet!
And there you have it! Your new favorite Melty Traditional Savoyard Croziflette Recipe is all set to bring warmth and joy to your family dinners. The cozy flavors and cheesy goodness make it a standout dish, guaranteed to become a household staple.
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Traditional Savoyard Croziflette
Ingredients
Method
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the crozets for about 15 minutes or according to the package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, add a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Cook the sliced onions and lardons until the onions are translucent and the lardons are crispy, about 10-12 minutes. Optional: Deglaze with white wine and let reduce.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked crozets, onion-lardon mixture, and crème fraîche. Season with salt and pepper, then mix well.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish, pour in the crozet mix, and top with sliced reblochon.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.