Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🥔 2 to 3 medium firm potatoes | 🧀 800 grams of raclette cheese |
| 🍖 8 slices of white ham | 🥓 8 slices of smoked bacon |
| 🍅 1/2 kg of vegetables to grill (leeks, onions, etc.) | 🌿 Herbs de Provence (optional) |
| 🧂 Salt (to taste) | ⚪ Pepper (to taste) |
Utensils
| 🧀 Raclette cheese | 🥔 Potatoes |
| 🧄 Garlic | 🥓 Charcuterie (ham, salami) |
| 🥬 Vegetables (zucchini, leeks) | 🍽️ Serving plate |
| 🧂 Salt and pepper | 🥄 Serving spoon |
| 🔥 Raclette machine | 🥣 Gratin dish |
| 🔪 Raclette knife | 🍽️ Small skillets |
| 🍷 White wines to accompany | 🧊 Cooler to keep the wine cold |
Preparation step by step
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Rest time: None
Total time: 40 minutes
STEP 1: Wash the potatoes thoroughly under cold running water to remove any impurities.
STEP 2: Place the potatoes in a pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Add a small amount of salt.
STEP 3: Cook the potatoes for about 30 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
STEP 4: In the meantime, prepare a variety of charcuterie such as ham, salami, and others to accompany the cheese.
STEP 5: Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and let them cool slightly before cutting them into pieces.
STEP 6: Place the pieces of raclette cheese in the small skillets and put them under the grill or your raclette machine.
STEP 7: When the cheese starts to melt, serve it over the potatoes and accompany it with charcuterie.
To successfully make your raclette, preparation is essential. Start by choosing the right potatoes, which should be firm in texture. Cooking in water or steaming is recommended to preserve their flavor. Don’t forget to add varied accompaniments such as steamed vegetables, tasty charcuterie, or pickles to enrich your meal.
As for the cheese, opt for a good quality raclette cheese. Let it melt gently in the skillets without scraping to enjoy all the flavors. Using an adequate raclette knife will facilitate tasting without damaging the cheese.
Finally, ensure that your ingredients are kept warm so that each guest can enjoy their raclette at their own pace. With these simple and practical tips, your meals with family or friends will be warm and friendly.
