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A plate with a round, golden-brown frittata garnished with greens, resembling a savory Swiss Rösti, accompanied by a small bowl of sour cream and a bunch of parsley on a wooden cutting board. A white napkin is beside the plate.

Crispy Swiss Rösti Recipe

A man in a chef's uniform standing in front of a bar.Andre Dupont
A traditional Swiss dish made of grated potatoes, fried until crispy and golden brown.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Meal Type All Day Meals
Cuisine European, Swiss
Servings 4
Calories 368 kcal
Difficulty Easy
Ingredient Cost $3
Shopping Cost$7.50

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Large skillet
  • Spatula

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 large potatoes peeled and grated
  • 1 small onion grated (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons butter or oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the potatoes:

  • Grate the potatoes and place them in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out any excess moisture.
    4 large potatoes

Heat the skillet:

  • Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    3 tablespoons butter

Cook the rösti:

  • Add the grated potatoes (and onion if using) to the skillet, pressing them down to form an even layer. Cook until the bottom is golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes. Flip the rösti using a large plate or spatula and cook the other side until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.
    1 small onion

Season and serve:

  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, cut into wedges.
    Salt and pepper to taste

Notes

Rösti can be served as a side dish or topped with eggs, cheese, or smoked salmon for a hearty meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 1582mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 274IUVitamin C: 74mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Rösti, Swiss Potatoes, Traditional Recipe

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