Savory madeleine recipes

These savory madeleines are packed with flavor from polenta, parmesan cheese, fresh chives, and garlic.

Madeleines don't have to be sweet, as shown in this thyme-Gruyere version.

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As this recipe demonstrates, the feather-light French cakes known as madeleines can be savory as well as sweet. After baking, they're sprinkled with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and fleur de sel, one of the most prized sea salts in the world. This grayish-ivory salt from Brittany, France, highlights the natural flavors of foods and adds a pleasing crunch.

I recommend making a double batch of these savory madeleines--they're guaranteed to disappear fast!

These elegant savory madeleines are addictively fluffy, salty, and cheesy. They're easy to make and even make-ahead-friendly! Perfect for a French-themed happy hour!

Who says madeleines need to be sweet? Here is a savory variation using zucchini, Parmesan, and fresh basil. Try them with a soup or salad on a chilly day.

The Rosemary Olive Oil Madeleine's ratio of tender sweet and savory center to slightly crisp exterior is in a category unto itself.

Vanilla Brown Butter Madeleines from Dorie Greenspan's Dorie's Cookies for Tuesdays with Dorie.

For this month's Leftover's Club I was paired with Elizabeth from Cooking with Milton . Aside from our mutual love for blogging and c...