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Raclette Gratin

Raclette Gratin

by Manon Lagrève from La Saison
Enjoy the flavours of French raclette with this easy potato gratin. Cheesy and dotted with bacon, this makes a comforting bake for a cold night.
Serves 6
Easy

Introduction from Manon Lagrève

A twist on the classic way of eating raclette that means you can still enjoy the delicious taste of the Alps even if you don’t have a raclette machine. Raclette is easy to freeze so I often bring some back from France, or you can usually buy it at your local cheesemonger.

Ingredients

150g (5½ oz) unsmoked bacon lardons
2 onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely diced
100ml (3½fl oz/scant ½ cup) dry white wine
1kg (2lb 4oz) potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced on a mandoline
300g (10½ oz) raclette, sliced
200ml (7fl oz/scant 1 cup) double (heavy) cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1

Preheat the oven to 200°C fan (425°F).

2

Fry the lardons in a frying pan over a medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden, then add the onions and garlic. Deglaze with the wine and simmer for a few minutes to cook off the alcohol.

3

Layer a third of the potatoes in a large baking dish, season with salt and pepper and top with a third of the lardons and onions and a third of the cheese, then drizzle with some of the cream. Repeat with the rest of the ingredients, finishing with the cheese.

4

Cover with foil and cook in the oven for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and cook for a further 20 minutes until golden on top and the potatoes are fully cooked.

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