Traditional Swiss Raclette Recipe

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

Asian woman holding a tea pot in front of a window.Grace Kim
Traditional Swiss raclette, featuring melty cheese over potatoes, pickles, and onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Meal Type Dinner
Cuisine Swiss
Servings 4
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

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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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