🧀 Blue cheese raclette (20 min): easy recipe & tips – Neary
🗓️ November 10, 2025 • ⏱️ 10 min prep • 10 min cook • 👥 4 guests • 🧀 120 g blue cheese / pers.
Quick answer: For a successful blue cheese raclette 🧀, plan on 120g of blue cheese and 250g of potatoes per person. Slice the cheese, prepare a nice garnish (cold cuts, vegetables, salad 🥗), heat the appliance and melt the blue cheese over the potatoes. Minimal preparation for maximum enjoyment! As for wine 🍷, choose a dry white like Chardonnay or a light red, to balance the strength of the blue cheese. Discover all the details and tips below!
🧺 Ingredients (base for 4 )
blue (Fourme, Bleu d'Auvergne, Roquefort, etc.)
firm-fleshed potatoes
cold meats (ham, coppa, Grisons meat)
steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, leeks)
crunchy green salad
pickles & onions
ground pepper
💡 Tip: take the blue cheese out of the fridge 30 minutes before serving so that it melts better and develops all its aroma!
👩🍳 Preparation – step by step
Wash the potatoes and cook them in salted water until tender (approx. 10 minutes depending on their size). Drain and keep them warm under a cloth.
Slice the blue cheese, arrange the cold cuts nicely, prepare the steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots) and the salad. Place the pickles and onions in small bowls.
Turn on your raclette machine 🔥, lightly oil the bowls if necessary. Get ready to melt the blue cheese!
Melt the blue cheese in the bowls, pour it over the potatoes, add pepper and salad 🥗. Alternate cheese and toppings for a rhythmic and delicious meal! 😋
🍷 Agreements & service
Which wine to choose with blue cheese raclette?
To complement the character of the blue, opt for a lively Chardonnay (Burgundy, Jura, Limoux), a Sylvaner or a white Sancerre : freshness and minerality balance the full-bodied side of the cheese 💙. For red, choose a light, low-tannin wine, such as Pinot Noir or fresh Gamay .
Gourmet accompaniments
- 🥗 Crunchy green salad with mustard vinaigrette.
- 🥦 Steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, leeks), for extra freshness.
- 🥓 Fine charcuterie, natural ham, nuts, and even sliced pears for a sweet and savory touch! 🍐
💡 Light tip: bake the potatoes for 5 minutes after cooking for crispier skin!
❓ FAQ – Blue Cheese Raclette
🧀 How much blue per person?
For a blue cheese raclette, allow 120g of cheese per person (a little more for those with a sweet tooth 🧀!). You can adjust the quantities according to your appetite.
🍷 What wine goes with blue cheese raclette?
A lively Chardonnay or a light red wine like Pinot Noir pair very well with blue cheese. Their freshness balances the strength of the cheese.
🥦 Can we make a vegetarian blue cheese raclette?
Yes, replace the cold cuts with a nice selection of steamed vegetables, mushrooms, and some toasted nuts. It's just as delicious! 🥗
🔥 Any tips for making the blue melt well?
Take the blue cheese out of the fridge 30 minutes beforehand, cut it into thin slices and place it on the potatoes just before melting it. A guaranteed stringy result 😍!
📦 Can we prepare in advance?
Yes! Cook the potatoes ahead of time and keep them warm. Also, prepare the toppings (vegetables, salad, cold cuts) the day before if you want to save time.
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