French Cheese Dishes

This savory, baked French delicacy consists of a thin flaky pastry crust topped with a delicious cheese mixture. The traditional open tart usually makes use of classic cheese varieties such as Gruyère, Camembert, or Roquefort, which are ble... READ MORE

One of the best-loved dishes of the Alps, tartiflette is a mouth-watering gratinated potato dish from the mountainous region of Savoie in France. It is made with medium-sized potatoes, white wine, Reblochon cheese, onions, smoked salt pork (la... READ MORE

Fondue Savoyarde is one of the most popular dishes from the French region of Savoie, located in the heart of the French Alps. Originally a dish from Switzerland, fondue quickly rose to popularity in the Savoie region. The dish is made with a combi... READ MORE

Airy and simple, this legendary French comfort food consists of a cheese base combined with whisked egg whites, butter, milk, and flour. The dish puffs up into a decadent, golden soufflé when baked. Cheese soufflé is believed to have... READ MORE

Aligot is a French dish which incorporates mashed potatoes, melted cheese, cream, and crushed garlic. This combination results in a creamy, elastic, and velvety mixture that is similar to fondue. The dish is a specialty of L'Aubrac, a reg... READ MORE

Truffade is a thick potato and cheese pancake, a specialty of the French Auvergne region. The cheeses used in the dish must always be mild, such as Gruyére, or Tomme fraîche de Cantal. Truffade is most commonly serve... READ MORE

Hailing from the natural regions of Thiérache and l'Avesnois, tarte au maroilles is a French tart that features cubes or slices of the renowned Maroilles cheese, a soft cow's milk cheese that is distinguished by a nutty and tangy flavor and... READ MORE

This is another one of those centuries-old dishes that were invented as a practical way to use old cheese and old bread. In this case, the dish is called fondue jurassienne. The star of this fondue is Comté cheese, a staple in the ... READ MORE

Berthoud is a classic French cheese dish originating from the region of Savoie. It's made with a combination of Abondance cheese, potatoes, Vin de Savoie white wine, Madeira or Port, garlic cloves, pepper, and (optionally) a pinch of nutmeg. In or... READ MORE