Raclette

Name: Raclette
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Swiss
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Raclette cheese (in block); 2 lbs Waxy potatoes, cooked and halved; 1 lb Crusty bread, sliced; 8 oz Swiss prosciutto or cured ham, sliced thin; 1/2 cup Cornichons (pickled gherkins); 8 oz Pearl onions or small onions, peeled; 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Melted cheese scraped onto warm potatoes, bread, and cured meats. A warming Alpine dish perfect for winter gatherings.

50 minEasyServes 4480 cal/serving

SwissDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1.5 lbs Raclette cheese (in block)
2 lbs Waxy potatoes, cooked and halved
1 lb Crusty bread, sliced
8 oz Swiss prosciutto or cured ham, sliced thin
1/2 cup Cornichons (pickled gherkins)
8 oz Pearl onions or small onions, peeled
1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat the 1.5 lbs Raclette cheese (in block) block in front of a heat source (a raclette grill or your oven broiler) until the surface is soft and melted.
2

Scrape the melted cheese onto a plate using a knife or spatula.
3

Place a warm 2 lbs cooked and halved Waxy potatoes on a plate. Top with scraped cheese.
4

Serve alongside 8 oz sliced thin Swiss prosciutto or cured ham, 1/2 cup Cornichons (pickled gherkins), and 8 oz peeled Pearl onions or small onions.
5

Season with 1/4 tsp Black pepper to taste.
6

Repeat the process, allowing guests to build their plates as desired.

Questions

Can I make Raclette dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1.5 lbs Raclette cheese (in block)) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dinner collection instead.

Can I make Raclette gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 lb Crusty bread, sliced. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Raclette keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Raclette?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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