Raclette ideas

Looking for raclette ideas for your next evening with friends? Here you will find recipes for every taste: classic, vegetarian, international and sweet. We also give you tips on how to protect your table from heat and grease.

Classic raclette ideas

• Jacket potatoes with ham and gherkins
• Bacon with onions and mountain cheese
• Mushrooms with garlic and raclette cheese

Vegetarian raclette ideas

• Courgette, pepper and goat’s cheese
• Sweet potato with feta and honey
• Spinach with egg and parmesan
• Tomato, mozzarella and basil

International variations

• Italian: antipasti with mozzarella
• Spanish: chorizo with peppers
• French: pear with Roquefort
• Mexican: corn, beans and cheddar

Sweet raclette ideas for dessert

• Banana with chocolate
• Pineapple with coconut and brown sugar
• Apple with cinnamon and marzipan

For sweet pans, it is best to use clean pans, because cheese leftovers do not go with chocolate.

Which cheese is suitable?

The classic choice is raclette cheese from Switzerland or France. It melts evenly and becomes nicely creamy. Mountain cheese, Gouda and Camembert also work well. If you like it mild, use young Gouda. For more flavour, on the other hand, choose Appenzeller or blue cheese.

What to drink with it?

Traditionally, white wine or black tea is served. Many advise against ice-cold drinks, as the cheese would otherwise sit heavily in the stomach.

Tips for a relaxed evening

• Allow about 200 g of cheese per person.
• Boil the potatoes in advance.
• Cut all ingredients into small pieces so they cook faster.
• Do not overfill the pans.

You can find more background on the dish at Wikipedia: Raclette.

How to protect your table

A raclette grill gets very warm underneath. In addition, hot fat often drips onto the table while eating. So place a FireMat under the appliance. The Silk Edition stays firmly in place. Afterwards, simply wash out stains in the machine at 60 °C. In addition: certified by TÜV SÜD according to DIN EN ISO 11925-2.

The mat also helps with fondue and chafing dishes. You can read more in the article Fireproof work mat. The page Areas of application also gives an overview of all uses.