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Potato Tartiflette

Cultural Context

Originating from the Savoie region of France, Tartiflette is a comforting dish traditionally made with potatoes, cheese, and lardons. It reflects the rustic Alpine cuisine, designed to warm up after a day in the cold mountains. Today, Tartiflette is enjoyed throughout France and beyond, often served in ski resorts and during winter gatherings, celebrating hearty flavors and simple ingredients.

FrenchFRSavoiemain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 pounds russet potatoes, cooked with skins on, in salted water
12 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large onions, sliced thin
salt, freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne to taste
1/2 cup drinkable white wine
3/4 cup crème fraiche
1 pound Reblochon cheese, or something similar like Dancing Fern
butter for greasing casserole dish

reblochon cheese

🥗Healthier: light cream cheese

💰Cheaper: brie

Light cream cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

Grease the casserole dish with butter.

3

Cook the potatoes with skins on in salted water until tender, then slice them thinly.

4

In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, then add the sliced onions and cook until translucent.

5

Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne to taste.

6

Add the white wine and simmer for a few minutes until reduced.

7

Layer half of the potato slices in the greased casserole dish, followed by half of the bacon and onion mixture.

8

Add half of the crème fraiche and half of the Reblochon cheese, cut into slices.

9

Repeat the layering with the remaining potatoes, bacon mixture, crème fraiche, and cheese.

10

Bake for 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender and the cheese is bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinglayeringbaking

Equipment Needed

casserole dishskilletknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Tartiflette Savoyarde
Local Name: Tartiflette

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