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Rustic Swiss Rösti with Raclette Cheese and Ham

Name: Rustic Swiss Rösti with Raclette Cheese and Ham
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 6 medium waxy potatoes, peeled and grated; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons butter; 200g Raclette cheese, sliced; 150g thinly sliced ham; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

A classic Swiss dish made with crispy potatoes, melted Raclette cheese, and savory ham, perfect for a hearty meal.

4.8(180 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 13, 2025

Rustic Swiss Rösti with Raclette Cheese and Ham — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Rösti

For the Raclette Topping

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 470 kcal
Protein: 24.25 g
Carbs: 44.5 g
Fat: 21.75 g
Fiber: 5.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1880 kcal
Protein: 97 g
Carbs: 178 g
Fat: 87 g
Fiber: 22 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
6 medium waxy potatoes peeled and grated	700	17	160	0	21
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 teaspoon black pepper	2	0	0	0	1
2 tablespoons flour	56	2	12	0	0
2 tablespoons butter	204	0	0	23	0
200g Raclette cheese sliced	720	50	4	56	0
150g thinly sliced ham	195	28	2	8	0
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives	2	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon chopped parsley	1	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Rösti

1
Grate Potatoes
Grate the potatoes and place them in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes to remove excess starch.
2
Drain Potatoes
Drain and squeeze out the water using a clean towel.
3
Mix Ingredients
Mix the grated potatoes with salt, pepper, and flour.

Assembling the Rösti

1
Heat Butter
Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Shape Patties
Divide the potato mixture into four portions and shape into patties.
3
Cook Rösti
Cook each rösti for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Tip: Ensure potatoes are thoroughly dried before mixing to avoid a soggy texture. Pro Tip: Let rösti cool for a minute before flipping to keep it intact.