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Tartiflette: a French Potato and Cheese Dish That Will Make You Swoon
Tartiflette is a French dish of sautéed potatoes, pancetta (or bacon), onions, and creamy reblochon cheese layered and baked together. The ingredients combine to form a rich, savory casserole with a golden, melted cheese topping and tender potato pieces. The addition of dry white wine and cream creates a harmonious sauce that enhances the dish’s depth and moisture. It’s known for its comforting, hearty flavors and smooth textures.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
662 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 2 ½ lbs yellow potatoes roughly 6 large potatoes, Idaho®
- 3 Tbsp butter (good quality)
- 1 large onion (thinly sliced, sprinkled with a little salt)
- ¾ cup pancetta (sliced, you can use bacon if you cannot find or make pancetta)
- 4 oz white wine dry
- 4 oz whipping cream
- 1 lb reblochon cheese or ripe brie
- 1 clove garlic
- ⅛ tsp salt (to taste)
- ⅛ tsp black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until just cooked. Drain and set aside.
- In a large frying pan, sauté the pancetta and onions 1 tablespoon of the butter until it begins to brown. Then add the wine and continue to cook until it has mostly evaporated.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cream.
- Chop the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and sauté in the remaining 2 Tbsp. of butter until some are golden brown.Season with a little salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the clove of garlic in two and rub the cut side over the inside of of a baking dish (I used a deep pie pan), then layer half of the potatoes into the bottom, then add half of the pancetta and onion mixture.
- Cut the reblochon or brie in half (horizontally);using plain dental floss makes this task easier than using a knife (thanks to commenter Donna for the tip). Place the bottom half of the cheese on top of the mixture in the pan, then add the remaining potatoes, pancetta, and onion mixture.
- Place the other half of the cheese on top, skin side up.
- Place into the preheated oven for for about 25 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly. You can also pop it under the broiler for an extra bit of crispiness, if you like. Tartiflette can also be made into individual servings in smaller ovenproof bowls.
- Serve hot with a glass of dry white wine.
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Notes
- Select fresh, good-quality yellow potatoes and ripe reblochon or brie cheese for authentic flavor and texture.
- Thinly slice onions and season lightly to enhance natural sweetness when sautéed with pancetta.
- Use garlic to rub the baking dish to impart gentle aromatic flavor to the layers.
- Adjust salt and pepper seasoning to taste after assembling the dish before baking.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
662kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
132mg
(44%)
Sodium
783mg
(33%)
Potassium
1041mg
(22%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
916IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
186mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 662
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 662kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 783mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1041mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 916IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.