Tartiflette, raclette, fondue, and Mont d’Or—these cheesy classics instantly spark cravings. As winter begins, they deliver comforting, gourmet bliss. Celebrated French chef Cyril Lignac, known for his expertise on M6's Tous en Cuisine Menus de Fêtes, shares his show-stopping Mont d'Or Vacherin with sausages. It's destined to become your December essential!
Recipe: Vacherin Mont d'Or with Sausages by Cyril Lignac
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 whole Vacherin Mont d’Or
- 1 Morteau sausage or 3 chipolatas
- 2 eggs
- 120 g flour
- 60 g melted butter
- 3 cl milk
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- Fine salt and ground pepper
Utensils needed:
- 1 pot of boiling water + 1 slotted spoon + 1 frying pan
- 1 cutting board + 1 chef's knife + 1 tablespoon
- 1 salad bowl + 1 whisk + 1 spatula
- 1 baking sheet
Preparation steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Cook the sausage(s) in boiling water, then brown in a pan. Slice once nicely colored.
- Remove the cheese from its wooden box and crust. Cut into pieces and set aside.
- Whisk eggs, flour, melted butter, milk, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Fold in sausages and cheese. (Save any extra cheese to melt over potatoes later.)
- Pour mixture back into the wooden box.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
