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Rustic Swiss Rösti with Raclette Cheese and Ham

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

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·By Troy·
Rustic Swiss Rösti with Raclette Cheese and Ham
Prep
30 min
Cook
1 h 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Serves
4

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Rösti

  1. 1

    Grate Potatoes

    Grate the potatoes and place them in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes to remove excess starch.

  2. 2

    Drain Potatoes

    Drain and squeeze out the water using a clean towel.

  3. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    Mix the grated potatoes with salt, pepper, and flour.

Assembling the Rösti

  1. 1

    Heat Butter

    Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Shape Patties

    Divide the potato mixture into four portions and shape into patties.

  3. 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.

How to Make Rustic Swiss Rösti with Raclette Cheese and Ham

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

  1. 1

    Rösti Cooking

    Heat the skillet and cook the rösti until golden and crispy.

  2. 2

    Cheese Melting

    Place sliced Raclette over hot rösti until it begins to melt.

  3. 3

    Layering

    Add sliced ham between rösti and cheese for a savory bite.

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