A raclette lunch is a relaxed meal built around melted raclette cheese, boiled potatoes, pickles, bread, vegetables, and simple sides. Guests melt cheese and spoon it over the foods they like.
What to Serve
- Raclette cheese slices
- Boiled small potatoes
- Cornichons or pickled onions
- Bread
- Cooked vegetables
- Cured meats, optional
How to Set It Up
- Cook potatoes before guests sit down.
- Slice cheese and arrange sides on platters.
- Heat the raclette grill according to the manufacturer instructions.
- Melt cheese in the small pans until bubbling.
- Pour melted cheese over potatoes, bread, or vegetables.
Tips for a Better Lunch
- Keep portions small so the cheese stays hot.
- Offer acidic sides like pickles to balance richness.
- Do not leave cheese sitting out for hours.
Storage and Reheating
Refrigerate leftover cheese, potatoes, and cooked vegetables in separate airtight containers within 2 hours. Reheat potatoes and vegetables until hot, then melt fresh cheese just before serving.
Simple Raclette Lunch Plan
| Component | Amount per person |
| Raclette cheese | 4 to 6 ounces |
| Small potatoes | 3 to 5 |
| Pickles | A small handful |
| Bread | 1 to 2 slices |
| Vegetables | 1 cup |
Hosting Tips
Prepare potatoes and sides before melting cheese. Keep the meal relaxed, but refrigerate extra cheese between rounds if lunch stretches for a long time.
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