Description
Delicious swiss melt potato rsti combines crispy potatoes with melted cheese for a Swiss comfort classic. Mountain regions inspire this hearty dish that welcomes diners to savor rich, golden-brown layers of potato perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) thin-skinned potatoes
- ½–1 lb (227–454 g) Jarlsberg cheese, grated
- canola oil, for cooking
- butter, for cooking
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions or few chives, chopped
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Bake or boil potatoes until tender yet firm, then allow to cool completely at room temperature to ensure optimal texture.
- Grating Process: Coarsely grate cooled potatoes using a box grater, creating rustic shreds that promise ultimate crispiness.
- Skillet Preparation: Heat a 9-10 inch skillet over medium-high heat, combining vegetable oil and unsalted butter to create a flavorful non-stick surface.
- First Layer Construction: Spread half the grated potatoes evenly in the skillet, seasoning with kosher salt, black pepper, and sprinkling chopped green onions across the surface.
- Initial Cooking Stage: Allow the first potato layer to develop a golden-brown crust for 5-7 minutes, then evenly distribute Jarlsberg cheese over the entire surface.
- Layer Completion: Cover the cheese with remaining potato shreds, creating a potato and cheese sandwich.
- Flipping Technique: Carefully invert the rösti onto a large plate, add a pat of butter to the skillet, then slide the rösti back, uncooked side down.
- Final Crisping: Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until both sides achieve a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer to a cutting board, garnish with additional green onions or chives, slice into wedges, and serve immediately while cheese remains melted and potatoes crisp.
Notes
- Potato Preparation Tip: Let potatoes cool completely to remove excess moisture, ensuring a perfectly crispy rösti with irresistible texture.
- Grating Technique: Use coarse, uneven potato shreds for maximum crunchiness and authentic rustic appeal.
- Cheese Melting Secret: Distribute Jarlsberg evenly to create a gooey, luxurious cheese layer that binds the potatoes together.
- Crispy Surface Strategy: Use a combination of vegetable oil and butter for golden-brown edges and rich, deep flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg