Description
Rich French Alpine “Tartiflette” merges creamy Reblochon cheese with crispy potatoes and smoky bacon in a hearty mountain-inspired dish. Comfort meets culinary tradition, inviting you to savor France’s rustic winter cuisine with each delectable, melty bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 pounds (1.13 kilograms) potatoes, peeled
- 1 pound (454 grams) Reblochon-style cheese, sliced
- 0.5 pound (227 grams) slab of bacon, cut into small dice
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) dry white wine
Seasoning:
- Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a medium pot for boiling potatoes. Submerge potatoes in water and simmer for approximately 20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain potatoes and allow them to cool slightly. Slice the cooled potatoes into even chunks.
- In a skillet, render bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving 1 tablespoon of grease. Sauté onions in the same pan until caramelized and golden, about 5 minutes.
- Return bacon to the skillet, pour in wine, and simmer for 5 minutes. Incorporate sliced potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer half of the potato-bacon mixture into an ovenproof dish. Layer with half of the cheese, creating an even base.
- Top the first cheese layer with remaining potato mixture, then finish with the final cheese layer. Bake for 20 minutes until the surface turns golden and the edges bubble enthusiastically.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy the tartiflette warm as a hearty, comforting dish.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for the best texture and flavor, ensuring they hold their shape during cooking.
- Rinse bacon grease can be substituted with olive oil for a lighter version, perfect for health-conscious cooks.
- Consider using a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and a beautiful golden-brown crust on the tartiflette.
- For a vegetarian twist, replace bacon with smoked mushrooms or caramelized leeks to maintain a rich, savory profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 606 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg