Raclette with Potatoes and Cornichons: A Taste of Switzerland

Raclette with potatoes and cornichons is a very Swiss dish. However, these three items are not usually served in this manner. I just love raclette, and this appetizer makes a great addition to any party or event.

Originally published January 25th, 2013.

I just came back from Switzerland yesterday and am still basking in the memories of my Swiss adventures! Three nights ago I had Raclette with potatoes, cornichons and pickled onions.

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Goodness, if you’ve never tried this cheese, you simply must put it on your list! I made this little appetizer which combines these perfect flavors together, and they are perfect anytime of year, too.

Stay tuned for upcoming posts on my trip to Switzerland. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s to come!

I will now leave you with my recipe post which I wrote over 5 years ago.

I first read about Raclette in my Swiss cookbook.

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Raclette is a popular cheese in Switzerland which is eaten in a very specific manner, and the appeal has obviously spread to the US, given the fact that there are more than a dozen “Raclette grills” to choose from in just the first page of results from an Amazon search of “Raclette.”

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What is Raclette?

Raclette is a semi-hard Swiss cheese which is traditionally served in a particular manner. In Switzerland, the traditional method is to melt the cheese up against a fire, then have plenty of cooked potatoes and pickled onions and cornichons on hand to eat with the melted cheese. Today, most of us in the US do not have a fire available in order to melt cheese, so this is where the Raclette grills come in handy.

Although I’d love to have one, I can’t justify having one in my already filled kitchen cabinets, so I’ll show you how I like to prepare this traditional Swiss treat.

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Raclette with Potatoes and Cornichons: A Taste of Switzerland

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 13 minutes

Total Time: 23 minutes

A super delicious appetizer based on one of Switzerland's favorite dishes.

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Ingredients

• 12 small, red potatoes, boiled (do not peel)
• 24 small Raclette cheese slices
• 24 cornichons

Instructions

1. Preheat broiler (grill.)
2. Cut the potatoes in half and place on a baking tray.
3. Cut a slice of cheese approximately the same size as each potato half and lay it on top.
4. Place under a preheated broiler, watching carefully until the cheese has melted.
5. Now, place a small cornichon on each potato half and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 2
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 60Unsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 3g

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