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Suggestions For Raclette Parties
When serving a raclette meal, there is usually a heavy base food like
potatoes, bread or tortillas that are warmed on the stone plate while guests
use their individual raclette dishes to warm their favorite cheeses and
toppings in slots located under the stone. Raw meats can be cooked on the
stone, or if precooked, can be warmed on the stone or heated in the raclette
dishes. When all of your ingredients are thoroughly heated, place your potato,
bread or tortilla on a plate. Fill with meats, cheeses and toppings of your
choice by scraping the ingredients from the raclette dishes using the spatulas
provided.
The following are suggested ingredients. There is no limit to the combinations
of flavors you can create. Try different combinations and different ingredients
until you find your favorites. Season all meats to your liking. Try different
cheeses, condiments, sauces, fresh herbs and spices for extra flavor.
Quantities will vary depending on party size.
TRADITIONAL RACLETTE – Base Food: Baby red or new potatoes or slices
of baguette style bread. Boil or bake potatoes ahead of time in microwave,
stove or oven. Warm bread or precooked potatoes on grill top.
Suggested Ingredients: Meats – Sliced or cubed ham, sausage. Cheeses –
Gouda, Swiss, Muenster or any raclette cheese. Toppings – Pickled Gherkin
onions, garlic, mushrooms, scallions, asparagus, broccoli, black olives, green
olives, banana peppers, dried herbs, fresh ground pepper.
MEXICAN RACLETTE – Base Food: Soft tortillas, tostadas or taco shells
warmed on grill top.
Suggested Ingredients: Meats – Mexican seasoned chicken breast, beef or
pork thinly sliced or cubed, fi sh, shrimp or Mexican sausage. Cheeses –
Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Cheddar, Panela, Queso Blanco, Asadero,
Chihuahua or Oaxaca. Toppings – Black olives, jalapeno peppers, banana
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