The savory clafoutis is far more useful than its sweet cousin, and it deserves much more attention than it gets. A few everyday ingredients, a preparation that takes a quarter of an hour, and you get a complete dish that feeds the whole family without any particular effort. This version with zucchini, merguez sausage, and melted cheese is proof that simple doesn’t mean ordinary.
When you open the oven, the clafoutis gives off a rich aroma — the melted cheese mingles with the spices of the merguez, with that warm undertone of cumin and paprika rising as soon as you open the door. The top is nicely golden, slightly puffed in the center, dotted with small bubbles of cheese still sizzling. Beneath, the zucchini have given up their firm texture to blend into the creamy batter, while the chunks of merguez have released their reddish oils that marble the interior. The first bite is dense without being heavy: soft, creamy, with a slight resistance from the golden crust.
