Name: Tartiflette: A French Potato and Cheese Dish That Will Make You Swoon Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 ½ lbs yellow Idaho® potatoes (roughly 6 large potatoes); ¾ cup pancetta (sliced; bacon can be used as a substitute); 1 lb reblochon cheese (or ripe brie); 3 Tbsp butter (good quality); 4 oz whipping cream; 1 large onion (thinly sliced, sprinkled with a little salt); 1 clove garlic; 4 oz dry white wine; ⅛ tsp salt (to taste); ⅛ tsp pepper (to taste)

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Introduction

Tartiflette is a comforting French dish featuring tender potatoes baked with creamy cheese, pancetta, and onions. This rich and flavorful bake is perfect for cozy dinners and will surely make you swoon with every bite.

The dish is a small mound of cheesy potato bake served on a white plate. It has roughly three layers: the bottom layer is golden-brown roasted potato cubes with a slightly crispy texture, the middle layer consists of a creamy, smooth cheese sauce in a pale yellow color, and the top layer has browned cheese bits with crisp, darker edges and some small mushroom pieces mixed in. The plate rests on a red cloth with white checks, set against a white marbled surface, with a silver fork placed on the right side of the plate. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 ½ lbs yellow Idaho® potatoes (roughly 6 large potatoes)
3 Tbsp butter (good quality)
1 large onion (thinly sliced, sprinkled with a little salt)
¾ cup pancetta (sliced, or bacon as a substitute)
4 oz dry white wine
4 oz whipping cream
1 lb reblochon (or ripe brie)
1 clove garlic
⅛ tsp salt (to taste)
⅛ tsp pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Step 1: Boil the potatoes in salted water until just cooked. Drain and set aside.
Step 2: In a large frying pan, sauté the pancetta and sliced onions with 1 tablespoon of butter until it begins to brown. Add the white wine and cook until mostly evaporated. Remove from heat and stir in the cream.
Step 3: Chop the boiled potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Sauté them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until some pieces turn golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the garlic clove in half and rub the cut side over the inside of a baking dish.
Step 5: Layer half of the potatoes in the dish, then add half of the pancetta and onion mixture.
Step 6: Using dental floss or a knife, carefully cut the reblochon or brie in half horizontally. Place the bottom half of the cheese on top of the layered mixture.
Step 7: Add the remaining potatoes and pancetta mixture on top, then place the other half of the cheese on top with the skin side up.
Step 8: Bake for about 25 minutes, until the cheese has melted and is bubbly. For extra crispiness, you may broil for a few minutes.
Step 9: Serve hot, ideally with a glass of dry white wine.

Tips & Variations

Using dental floss to slice the cheese makes cutting easier and cleaner.
Substitute pancetta with bacon if pancetta is unavailable; it adds a similar smoky flavor.
For individual servings, use smaller ovenproof bowls to bake tartiflette.
Choosing fresh, quality ingredients greatly enhances the dish’s flavor.

Storage

Store leftover tartiflette in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm it gently in an oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through and the cheese is gooey again. Avoid microwaving to retain texture and flavor.

How to Serve

A close-up of a fork holding a bite of creamy scalloped potatoes, showing layers of golden brown, slightly crispy edges and tender, soft potato slices with melted cheese that is glossy and stretchy. In the background, there is a white plate with more scalloped potatoes piled on it, with some browned, slightly crunchy parts visible around the edges. The plate is set on a red and white checkered cloth over a white marbled surface, with a blurred brown bottle and glass in the far background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of cheese instead of reblochon?

Yes, ripe brie is a good substitute if reblochon is unavailable. It melts well and has a creamy texture that works beautifully in this dish.

Is tartiflette suitable for freezing?

While you can freeze tartiflette, it may slightly affect the texture of the potatoes and cheese. If you choose to freeze, wrap it tightly and consume within 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.