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Recipe of Raclette

Raclette is a delightful dish enjoyed in both Switzerland and France, featuring melted cheese served with an array of accompaniments. It's a cozy and sociable meal perfect for a winter evening. The dish gets its name from the French verb "racler," meaning to scrape, as the melted cheese is scraped onto diners' plates.
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Recipe of Raclette

Prep

20 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil the potatoes until they are tender, usually for about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 2

    While the potatoes are cooking, cut the Raclette cheese into thin slices, about 1/8 inch thick.

  3. 3

    Once the potatoes are done, place them on a serving platter along with the pickles, gherkins, pearl onions, cured meats, fresh vegetables, and bread.

  4. 4

    Bring out the Raclette machine or grill and heat it up.

  5. 5

    Place a few slices of Raclette cheese in the small pans or on the grill, and melt the cheese until it's bubbling and slightly browned.

  6. 6

    Serve the hot, melted Raclette cheese over the boiled potatoes, and enjoy it with your choice of accompaniments.

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