ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Gratin

Okay kiddo, let me tell you all about gratin!

Do you know how sometimes we put food in the oven to cook? Well, when we make gratin, we use the oven too but we add some special ingredients to make it extra yummy!

First, we need to pick a vegetable, like potatoes or broccoli. Then, we cut it up into thin slices and put them into a dish. Next, we pour some cream and cheese on top of the veggies. Can you picture that?

Now, we put the dish in the oven and let it cook until it gets crispy on top and all gooey and tender inside. That's called gratin!

It's like a warm and comforting casserole that we can serve as a side dish or even for dinner. It's creamy, cheesy, and delicious!

So, next time you hear about gratin, remember to think of it as a tasty and special oven-baked dish that makes any dinner feel like a special treat. Yum!