Regional specialties

Aligot

Mashed potatoes worked with fresh cheese into a smooth, stretchy mixture.

Say it: ah-lee-GOH (approximate English pronunciation)

Aligot combines mashed potatoes with fresh tome cheese, producing a texture that stretches as it is served. Cream and butter enrich the mixture, and garlic may add another note. It is associated with Aubrac and is found more widely across the Massif Central. Sausage or another accompaniment can turn the potato-and-cheese preparation into a fuller meal.

Names to look for on menus

aligot, pommes aligot

Explore its regional connections: Auvergne & Aubrac

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