Tartiflette – Alpine Melted Cheese, Bacon and Potato Gratin

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Tartiflette - Alpine Melted Cheese, Bacon and Potato Gratin recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 kg potatoes
1 large onion , peeled and finely diced
200 g smoked lardons or 200 g smoked streaky bacon , diced ( 8 ozs )
25 g butter
1/4 pint white wine
4 tablespoons creme fraiche or 4 tablespoons sour cream
1 garlic clove , peeled and cut in half
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper or fresh ground black pepper
fresh ground black pepper
1 ripe reblochon cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
585
Sugar
3g
Fat
41g
Tartiflette is a traditional dish from the Alps region of France. Originally created as a way to use up leftover ingredients, Tartiflette has become a beloved dish that is enjoyed across France and beyond. The dish is made with potatoes, bacon, onions, and reblochon cheese, which is a soft cheese that is specific to the region. The cheese is melted on top of the potato mixture, creating a delicious and indulgent dish that is perfect for cold winter nights. Tartiflette is a comforting meal that is best enjoyed with a glass of wine and good company.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200C/fan oven 180C/gas mark 6.
2.Peel the potatoes, chop them into chunks and boil them in salted water until tender.
3.Meanwhile, fry the lardons or bacon in a dry frying pan until the fat runs.
4.Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent.
5.Drain the potatoes and add the lardons and onion to the pan.
6.Add the butter and white wine to the pan and cook over a high heat until the wine has reduced by half.
7.Stir in the creme fraiche or sour cream.
8.Rub the garlic clove halves over the inside of a large baking dish.
9.Season the potato mixture with salt and pepper.
10.Spoon the mixture into the baking dish.
11.Slice the reblochon cheese in half horizontally and place on top of the potato mixture, cut side up.
12.Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

PROS

Tartiflette is a comforting and indulgent dish that is perfect for cold winter nights.

The combination of cheese, bacon and potatoes is a classic that is sure to satisfy.

CONS

Tartiflette is not a particularly healthy dish, as it is high in calories and fat.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Tartiflette may not be particularly healthy, it does contain some nutrients.
Potatoes are a good source of complex carbohydrates and vitamin C.
The cheese in Tartiflette is a good source of calcium.

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