This delightfully gooey, cheesy mash is often thought to be the world’s best.
 
Aligot is a French dish which incorporates mashed potatoes, melted cheese, cream. This combination results in a creamy, elastic, and velvety mixture that is similar to fondue. The dish is a specialty of L'Aubrac, a region located in the south of France.
 
It is believed that aligot was invented by monks who lived in the regional monasteries and were often visited by pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela, a pilgrimage site in the north of Spain. The original version included a combination of bread and cheese, but the dish got its final form in the 16th century, after the introduction of potatoes.
 
Aligot is often served alongside sausages, roasted veal, lamb. Traditionally, it is prepared with the local Tomme cheese.