Name: Raclette
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Switzerland
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb (700 g) raclette cheese, sliced; 2 lb (900 g) small waxy potatoes; 1 jar cornichons (small pickles); 1 jar pickled pearl onions; 8 oz (225 g) cured ham or air-dried beef; Sliced bell peppers and mushrooms; Black pepper and paprika

Where it comes from

Raclette is a beloved dish of the Swiss Alps, named for the French verb meaning to scrape. A wheel of cheese was once melted near a fire; today tabletop grills make it a sociable meal.

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Recipe

Make Raclette at home

Serves 4-6Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb (700 g) raclette cheese, sliced
2 lb (900 g) small waxy potatoes
1 jar cornichons (small pickles)
1 jar pickled pearl onions
8 oz (225 g) cured ham or air-dried beef
Sliced bell peppers and mushrooms
Black pepper and paprika

How it's made

Boil the potatoes in their skins until tender, 15 to 20 minutes; keep warm in a covered dish.
Arrange the cheese slices, pickles, onions and meats on platters.
Heat a raclette grill or set the oven to broil.
Place a slice of cheese in each small pan and melt until bubbly and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, grill peppers and mushrooms on top.
Pour the cheese over potatoes.
Season with pepper and eat with pickles and meats.