Skillet Raclette (Melted and Scraped Swiss Cheese)
Serves 4
Raclette is an Alpine cheese that's traditionally heated next to fire and scraped off in layers onto new potatoes. For our version, we melt slices of raclette in a cast iron skillet and then scoop the bubbling cheese onto plates to eat with a variety of accompaniments.
Ingredients
- 1 pound small new potatoes (boiled or roasted until tender)
- 8 ounces cornichon pickles
- 2 crisp apples (sliced)
- 1 baguette (sliced)
- 1 pound broccoli (blanched)
- 1 pound Raclette cheese (sliced 1/2-inch thick)
Optional Ingredients
- Grainy mustard and chutneys to complement the cheese
Directions
- Arrange accompaniments on a serving platter.
- Place one layer of cheese into small, cast-iron skillet or casserole dish. Heat over medium heat until bubbling or bake at 375°F 10 to 12 minutes.
- Carefully transfer hot skillet to table. Place skillet on trivet and be sure to put a hot pad on handle so no one touches it by mistake.
- Use a knife or spatula to scoop out hot cheese onto each plate for your guests. When cheese is gone, heat more.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (based on 4 servings)- Calories: 690
- Fat: 33.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 20.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 100.0 mg
- Sodium: 1880.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 67.0 g
- Fiber: 7.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0.0 g
- Sugar: 10.0 g
- Protein: 36.0 g