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

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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.

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Questions

What can I use instead of prosciutto in Raclette?

The entry for Raclette calls for 8 oz Swiss prosciutto or cured ham, sliced thin. In its place: Thinly sliced serrano ham, or bacon or pancetta where it is cooked into the dish.

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 Raclette 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 many calories are in Raclette?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 480 calories, with 22 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 35 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 780 mg sodium.

Can I freeze Raclette?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Raclette within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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