🇫🇷 French Cuisine · Street Food

Galette Bretonne

Prep

10 mins

Cook

10 mins

Serves

2

Difficulty

Easy

A buckwheat crêpe from Brittany filled with ham, Emmental, and a runny egg cooked directly on the galette.

Ingredients

  • 700g beef chuck
  • 2 cups brioche
  • a handful of sliced shallots
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • a generous handful of button mushrooms
  • a handful of fresh parsley, chopped
  • unsalted butter, for serving
  • 1 cup whole milk

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the brioche base and set it aside to rest while you get the filling ready.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine the fresh mussels, celery stalks, minced garlic, and cracked black peppercorns, mixing well so everything is evenly seasoned.

  3. 3

    Heat unsalted butter in a skillet, wok, or on a griddle over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  4. 4

    Cook the brioche until lightly golden on each side, then transfer to a warm plate.

  5. 5

    Fry, grill, or steam the fresh mussels mixture until cooked through and lightly charred at the edges, about 10 mins.

  6. 6

    Assemble by layering the brioche with the filling, a spoonful of Gruyère cheese, and a scattering of parsley.

  7. 7

    Add a final touch of crème fraîche for extra flavor and texture.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately while hot, with extra Gruyère cheese on the side for dipping or drizzling.

Tips

Double the Gruyère cheese so you have plenty for dipping — it tends to disappear fast.

Keep the unsalted butter hot but not smoking — a thermometer helps you nail the perfect frying or grilling temperature.