Aligot

Aligot
Place of origin France
Region or stateOccitania
Main ingredientsMashed potatoes, butter, cream, cheese (Tome de Laguiole or Tome d'Auvergne), garlic

Aligot (Occitan: Aligòt) is a dish made from cheese blended into mashed potatoes (often with some garlic) that is made in L'Aubrac (Aveyron, Cantal, Lozère) region in the southern Massif Central of France. This fondue-like dish from the Aveyron department is a common sight in Auvergne restaurants.