Traditional Swiss Raclette Recipe

Name: Traditional Swiss Raclette Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 lb cheese (raclette, sliced); 1 lb potatoes (small, boiled and halved); 1 cup pickles (cornichons); 1 cup pearl onions; charcuterie (Assorted, optional); bread (Fresh, baguette or similar)

Enjoy a cozy and comforting Swiss raclette with melty cheese over potatoes, pickles, and onions. Perfect for a rustic dinner experience.

Grace Kim

|September 29, 2024

Six potatoes with melted cheese on a heated grill, reminiscent of a traditional Swiss Raclette recipe, surrounded by sliced bread, pickles, a jar of orange juice, and a whole red onion on a white surface.

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An overhead view of a baking tray with six raclette cheese-topped potatoes. Surrounding the tray are sliced bread, pickles, red onions, unpeeled boiled potatoes in a bowl, and a white cloth. This setup highlights the essence of a traditional Swiss Raclette recipe.

Traditional Swiss Raclette Recipe

Grace Kim

Traditional Swiss raclette, featuring melty cheese over potatoes, pickles, and onions.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Meal Type Dinner

Cuisine Swiss

Servings

Calories 580 kcal

Difficulty Easy

Ingredient Cost $24

Shopping Cost$31

Equipment

Raclette grill or tabletop grill
Small non-stick pans
Serving plates

Ingredients

1 lb cheese raclette, sliced
1 lb potatoes small, boiled and halved
1 cup pickles cornichons
1 cup pearl onions
charcuterie Assorted, optional
bread Fresh, baguette or similar

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients:

Boil the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and halve them.
1 lb potatoes
Arrange the pickles, pearl onions, and charcuterie on a serving platter.
1 cup pickles, 1 cup pearl onions, charcuterie

Heat the Raclette Grill:

Preheat the raclette grill or tabletop grill.

Melt the Cheese:

Place slices of raclette cheese in the small non-stick pans.
1 lb cheese
Heat the cheese under the raclette grill until melted and bubbly.

Serve:

Pour the melted cheese over the halved potatoes.
Serve with pickles, pearl onions, charcuterie, and fresh bread.
bread

Notes

Raclette is traditionally served with boiled potatoes, but you can also enjoy it with bread and assorted vegetables.
Experiment with different types of cheese for variety.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 30gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 1056mgPotassium: 698mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1209IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 850mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Cheese, Comfort Food, Raclette, Swiss Cuisine

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

Shopping Costs: Cost of Recipe with Brand New Ingredient Purchases

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Raclette is a traditional Swiss dish that embodies comfort and simplicity, making it a beloved choice for many. This rustic meal centers around melted raclette cheese, which is poured over tender, boiled potatoes, creating a rich and satisfying combination. Accompanied by pickles and onions, raclette offers a delightful contrast of flavors and textures that enhance the overall experience. The act of melting the cheese, often done at the table using a special grill or raclette maker, adds an interactive element to the meal, inviting diners to engage and enjoy the process. This unpretentious dish encourages appreciation for the finer details of food, making each moment of savoring raclette a celebration of warmth and togetherness. Whether enjoyed during a cozy gathering with friends or as a comforting solo meal, raclette is a delightful reminder of Swiss culinary traditions and the joy of sharing good food.

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