Description
Ina Garten’s baked raclette recipe brings Swiss alpine comfort to home kitchens with melted cheese and roasted potatoes. Hearty ingredients and simple techniques help diners create a restaurant-quality meal without complex preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) raclette cheese, cold, rind removed, thinly sliced
- 1 lb (450 g) fingerling potatoes
- 8 oz (225 g) chorizo sausages, such as d’Artagnan, halved lengthwise, then sliced 1.3 inch thick diagonally
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) dry white wine, such as Chablis
- 6–8 sprigs fresh thyme
- 12 cornichons, sliced in fans
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil
- French bread, crusty
- Green salad vinaigrette
- Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Immerse potatoes in salted water, boil until fork-tender. Drain and let steam dissipate under a kitchen towel. Slice potatoes lengthwise with precision.
- Chorizo Infusion: Heat olive oil in a sauté pan. Brown chorizo thoroughly, rotating to ensure even caramelization. Drain excess fat, reserving a tablespoon. Incorporate potatoes, tossing in remaining fat. Deglaze with wine, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Assembling Gratin: Distribute chorizo-potato mixture evenly across four gratin dishes. Layer raclette cheese generously over the base. Strategically place thyme sprigs for aromatic complexity.
- Baking Transformation: Position dishes in a preheated 450°F (230°C) oven. Bake until cheese melts into a golden, bubbling landscape, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Serving Finale: Remove gratins from oven. Accent with crisp cornichons. Present immediately alongside French bread, Green Salad Vinaigrette, and a zesty Dijon mustard dollop for a complete gastronomic experience.
Notes
- Potato Prep Power: Boil potatoes until just tender, avoiding overcooking to maintain structural integrity for perfect slicing and layering.
- Chorizo Caramelization Technique: Brown chorizo slowly over medium heat, allowing fat to render and develop deep, rich flavor notes that infuse the entire dish.
- Cheese Melting Magic: Use high oven temperature to achieve that irresistible golden, bubbly cheese top without burning, watching closely during final 8-10 minute bake.
- Serving Swagger: Accompany with cold cornichons, crusty bread, and Dijon mustard to cut through the richness and provide complementary tangy contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg