French Tartiflette
Cheese and bacon potato dish-or French Tartiflette- a delicious recipe that is perfect for a party. Comforting and hearty for the cold season.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 690kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds waxy potatoes like red potatoes scrubbed, washed and with the skin on
- 2 garlic cloves peeled and diced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces smoked bacon sliced small
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- ⅔ cups dry white wine
- 1 cup sour cream or crème fraiche
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 1 pound Reblochon cheese or Brie cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C.
- Scrub and wash the potatoes.
- Boil the potatoes in salty water until just tender. Drain and let them cool.
- Grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of soft butter and set aside.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan and sauté the bacon until the fat starts to render. Remove some of the fat and add the onions and garlic.
- Cook until soft and slightly brown.
- Add the white wine, bring to a simmer, and let it reduce by half. Turn off the heat and stir in the sour cream/crème Fraiche and the chives.
- Cut the potatoes into ½ inch slices.
- Cut the cheese in half horizontally—cube half of it.
- Mix the sautéed potatoes with the bacon and crème Fraiche mixture, and carefully add the diced cheese.
- Spoon into a baking dish and place the other half of cheese on top, skin up.
- Bake for 15 to 20 mins, until browned and bubbling.
- Serve hot from the oven with a green salad.
- Also, you can make individual oven-proof baking dishes.
- Crusty bread and a glass of dry white wine are mandatory to impress your guests.
Notes
- Variations: Try different cheeses like Brie for a twist on the traditional Reblochon.
- Make Ahead: Prepare a day in advance and bake when needed, perfect for stress-free entertaining.
- Serving Suggestion: Pairs well with a crisp green salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Wine Pairing: A glass of dry white wine complements the creamy, rich flavors beautifully.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven to retain texture.
- Customize: Easily adaptable for individual servings using smaller baking dishes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 690kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 962mg | Potassium: 980mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 967IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 2mg
