Cheese Rösti

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This delicious Swiss rösti recipe features layers of potato and cheese. The recipe comes from Basel, Switzerland. Enjoy!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • 6 large potatoes

  • 6 tablespoons butter

  • 8 ounces Swiss cheese, grated

  • salt to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons hot water

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, and let cool.

  2. Once cool, peel and grate potatoes.

  3. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in large nonstick skillet. Add a layer of potatoes and a layer of cheese, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat layers. Dot each layer with remaining butter. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons hot water over the top layer, cover, and cook over low to medium heat until bottom layer browns.

  4. Turn potato cake with spatula and brown other side.

46 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

531 Calories
22g Fat
69g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 531
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 14g 71%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 171mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 69g 25%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 25mg 27%
Calcium 329mg 25%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 1122mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.