What is the classic Breton galette with ham, egg, and cheese called?

The classic Breton galette with ham, egg, and cheese is called a galette complète. It is a savory Breton pancake traditionally made with buckwheat flour, also known as blé noir or “black wheat.”

The word complète (“complete”) refers to its customary trio of toppings: ham, grated Emmental cheese, and an egg cooked directly on the galette. The egg is often left with a visible yolk, while the edges of the buckwheat pancake become crisp and lacy.

In Brittany, galettes are generally distinguished from sweet crêpes, which are usually made with wheat flour. Galettes are commonly served with cider, another classic pairing from the region. The broader word galette can also mean other French foods, including the sweet galette des rois eaten at Epiphany, so that name is not a synonym for this dish.