Raclette (Melted Cheese with Potatoes and Pickles)

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.

2. 2

   Heat four 10-inch oven-proof dinner plates in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes.

3. 3

   To ensure the success of the raclettes, the plates must be very hot.

4. 4

   When ready to serve, remove the plates from the oven.

5. 5

   Working as quickly as possible, arrange four slices of cheese in the center of each plate, overlapping them slightly.

6. 6

   The cheese should begin to sizzle once it comes into contact with the plate.

7. 7

   At once, place the four plates on the floor of the oven.

8. 8

   Let cheese melt in the oven for about 2 minutes, being careful not to let it brown.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven, place a potato and one or two gherkins and pickled onions on the side of each plate and serve at once.

10. 10

    Serve each plate on a service plate to prevent scorching the table.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.