Swiss Potato Rösti with Raclette
Meet your new favorite one pan potato dish! Rösti is a popular Swiss dish, often considered the national dish of German-speaking Switzerland in the mountain regions. Crispy shredded potatoes cook in a skillet with a layer of luscious, melty imported Raclette cheese tucked into the center and grated on top for extra flavor.. Rösti can be enjoyed as a main dish or a side, and is often topped with sunny eggs, bacon, or onions.
Ingredients
- 2 TB butter divided
- 2 TB canola oil divided
- 6 cups defrosted frozen shredded potatoes
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper divided
- 2 cups shredded imported Raclette divided
- Optional: Sour cream and chopped fresh herbs for garnish chives, scallion or parsley
Instructions
- In a 9 inch nonstick skillet, melt 1 TB butter with 1 TB oil over medium heat. Spread half the potatoes in an even layer. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle the potatoes with 1 ½ cups grated imported Raclette cheese, then top with the remaining potatoes. Season with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Using a spatula, press the mixture gently into the skillet to smooth the top.
- Cook for about 7 minutes or until the bottom is well browned.
- Remove from the heat and use a spatula to gently loosen the Rösti from the side of the skillet. Carefully place a large platter or wooden board on top of the pan and flip the Rösti out of the pan.
- Return your skillet to medium heat and add the remaining 1 TB butter and 1 TB oil. Slide your Rösti back into the skillet, cooked side up. Sprinkle the top with the remaining ½ cup shredded imported Raclette. Cook your Rösti until the bottom is browned and the Raclette cheese is melted, about 5-7 more minutes.
- Slide your Rösti onto a serving platter and cut into wedges. If desired, serve topped with optional sour cream and parsley, chives, or dill.
