Creating dishes for a raclette menu should seem like an effortless task since this cheese can be used in numerous recipes. Raclette cheese, which is a  salted cheese from cow's milk, is by tradition an outdoor affair, as it's cooked by a fire. But today there are electric grills that are used exclusively for cooking raclette—which means the process can be taken indoors. Here are some great raclette menu ideas.

Potatoes with Raclette Cheese

This dish is absolutely delicious, more so if you are a lover of raclette cheese. It's perfect to make as a side dish to take to a friend’s house for a potluck or to make for brunch. People will be raving about this food item, as few would have tasted this combination. It tastes so much better than the loaded potatoes. Try to use authentic French Raclette cheese if you can find it and large baking spuds. You can carve these with a juicy steak for a perfect autumn meal.
 

Sliced Meats with Raclette

This is a perfect dish to to make for an outdoor picnic or BBQ. The raclette’s rind needs to be taken off and then the cheese should be melted over a dying down fire. Scrape off the melting raclette and smother the sliced meats like prosciutto with this cheese. You can use seasonings like paprika, and ground pepper to give the dish some extra zing.

Fondue 

We can hardly talk about a raclette menu without incorporating cheese fondue. This dish requires a blend of two cheeses like raclette and gruyere to make it really appetizing. You will also need to add some dry white wine and melt the concoction to form a smooth liquid consistency. Ideally, it is cooked in a wide earthenware or terracotta pot to help allocate the heat evenly and is kept warm on a fondue pot burner. You can serve it with some crusty bread cubes or even meat cubes and vegetables. Make sure you have long skewers handy as well.
 

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Raclette, Herbs, and Prosciutto

Your friends and family are going to rave about this dish. It is supremely flavorful, especially if you get the stuffing in your bite. The method of browning and then roasting permits the breast to cook in its own fat which  is the real secret to the flavor. You can cut the oiliness by turning the chicken earlier, but you will lose a bit of the flavor. It's a balancing act, and your taste should be the deciding aspect. 

Run along and find the freshest raclette cheese for this mouth watering raclette menu. It is sure to be a hit with the people you serve these dishes to and they are not forgetting these flavors in a hurry. 

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