Rustic Alpine Raclette with Melted Cheese and Baby Potatoes

Name: Rustic Alpine Raclette with Melted Cheese and Baby Potatoes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs raclette cheese, sliced thinly; 2 lbs baby potatoes, scrubbed clean; 1 cup cornichons; 1 cup pickled pearl onions; 1 cup broccoli florets, blanched; 1 bell pepper, sliced into thin strips; Rustic baguette, sliced

An Authentic Swiss Delight

Dive into this traditional Swiss dish featuring creamy raclette cheese melted over tender baby potatoes, served with pickled accompaniments.

45 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Raclette

1.5 lbs raclette cheese, sliced thinly

2 lbs baby potatoes, scrubbed clean

For the Pickled Accompaniments

1 cup cornichons

1 cup pickled pearl onions

For the Seasonal Vegetables

1 cup broccoli florets, blanched

1 bell pepper, sliced into thin strips

For the Bread

Rustic baguette, sliced

Preparation

Preparing the Potatoes

Boil the potatoes

Boil the baby potatoes in salted water until just tender, about 15 minutes.

Do not overcook the potatoes; they should be firm enough to hold their shape.

Drain and cool

Drain the potatoes and set aside to cool slightly.

Preheat the raclette grill for a few minutes before use.

Preparing the Cheese and Vegetables

Slice the cheese

Slice the raclette cheese and distribute it evenly among raclette pans.

Arrange vegetables and bread

Arrange vegetables and bread on a serving platter.

Cooking Process

Melting Cheese

Place the raclette pans under the grill until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Serving Cheese

Pour melted cheese over cooked potatoes and assorted vegetables.

Refreshing Platter

Refresh the vegetable platter with new veggies as needed during serving.

Plating & Serving