Classic Raclette Dinner
Melted raclette cheese scraped onto crusty bread, boiled potatoes, and pickled cornichons—the iconic Swiss mountain meal. A sharing dinner that's warm, interactive, and utterly satisfying.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb raclette cheese, sliced into 3-inch squares
- 1.5 lbs waxy potatoes (fingerling or baby gold)
- 1 loaf crusty bread (baguette or country loaf)
- ½ cup pickled cornichons or small pickles
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut potatoes into 2-inch chunks. Place in a large pot and cover with cold salted water.
- 2
Bring to a boil and cook uncovered until potatoes are fork-tender, 12–15 minutes.
- 3
Slice bread into 0.5-inch-thick pieces. Arrange on a cutting board or in a bread basket.
- 4
Drain potatoes and transfer to a serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Place raclette cheese slices in a raclette grill, skillet, or broiler pan and heat until melted and bubbly, 3–4 minutes.
- 6
Scrape melted cheese directly onto a slice of bread using a raclette spatula or butter knife.
- 7
Serve with warm potatoes, pickles, and fresh bread. Repeat until cheese is gone.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- cutting board
- knife
- raclette grill or cast-iron skillet
- raclette spatula or butter knife
- serving bowls
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