Raclette
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Gluten-free French

Raclette

A convivial French table dish of bubbling raclette cheese spooned over tender potatoes, crisp pickles, pearl onions, and thinly sliced charcuterie. Serve it straight from the grill or raclette machine while the cheese is molten and fragrant.

45 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Put the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 15–18 minutes, until a knife slips into the centers without resistance; drain and keep covered.
2
Arrange the cornichons and pickled pearl onions in small serving bowls. Lay the prosciutto and smoked ham on a platter, keeping the slices loosely folded so they are easy to take.
3
Heat a raclette grill according to its manufacturer’s instructions, or heat the broiler to high. Place the cooked potatoes in a warm serving dish and season lightly with black pepper.
4
Place one or two slices of raclette cheese in each raclette pan, or arrange the slices on a broiler-safe tray. Heat for 2–4 minutes, until the surface is glossy, bubbling, and lightly browned at the edges.
Raclette cheese bubbling in a small grill pan AI-generated image
5
Scrape the melted cheese over the warm potatoes and scatter with chives. Serve immediately with the pickles, onions, and charcuterie, repeating the melting process as guests are ready for more.
Melted raclette cheese served over potatoes with pickles and charcuterie AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Warm waxy potatoes provide a creamy, sturdy base for raclette's savory melt, while tart pickles and sharp onions cut through the cheese's richness and keep each bite lively.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate leftover potatoes, cheese, charcuterie, and garnishes in separate airtight containers for up to 3 days. Store opened pickles and onions according to their package instructions.

How to reheat it

Reheat the potatoes in a covered skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of water. Melt leftover cheese gently under a broiler or in a small nonstick skillet; do not repeatedly reheat charcuterie.

Nutrition / serving

878kcal
57.78 gprotein
42.65 gcarbs
53.03 gfat
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Published 15 Aug 2026 · updated 15 Aug 2026