Raclette-Style Potato Skins: Oozy, Crispy, Party-Ready Bliss
Imagine golden potato boats loaded with melting raclette cheese, crisp bacon bits, tangy pickles, and a sprinkle of chives. One bite and you’re transported straight to a cozy Alpine chalet. These Raclette-Style Potato Skins are the ultimate crowd-pleaser: creamy, salty, smoky, and ridiculously fun to eat.
Perfect for game nights, holiday gatherings, or when you just want something indulgent yet effortless. The secret? A mountain of perfectly melted cheese—and the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater makes that part ridiculously fast and safe.
🛒Ingredients (Serves 6–8 as an appetizer)
6 medium russet potatoes (scrubbed clean)
8 oz raclette cheese (or substitute Gruyère/Swiss if needed)
6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
½ cup sour cream or crème fraîche
¼ cup finely chopped cornichons or dill pickles
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
Olive oil
Sea salt & black pepper
🔥Step-by-Step: Crispy Skins, Melty Hearts
1. Bake the Potatoes
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub potatoes with olive oil and salt. Bake directly on the rack until fork-tender. Let cool slightly, then slice in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh (save for mash later!).
2. Crisp the Skins
Brush insides with olive oil, place cut-side down on a baking sheet, and broil until edges are golden and crispy.
3. Shred the Cheese
Lock in the hand crank cheese grater with the coarse blade. Feed raclette through the chamber—watch fluffy, even shreds pile up in seconds.
4. Load & Melt
Flip skins cut-side up. Pile high with raclette shreds and bacon. Slide back under the broiler just until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
5. Finish & Serve
Dollop with sour cream, scatter pickles and chives. Serve immediately while the cheese is still stretchy and irresistible.
✨Tips & Twists
Vegetarian Version – Skip bacon, add sautéed mushrooms.
Spicy Kick – Drizzle hot honey or sprinkle chili flakes.
Make-Ahead – Pre-bake and scoop potatoes; store in fridge. Shred cheese ahead and assemble right before broiling.
Extra Decadent – Top with a runny fried egg for brunch vibes.
🥔Conclusion: The Snack That Steals Every Party
These Raclette-Style Potato Skins deliver pure comfort in every bite: crackly skins, molten raclette cheese shredded in seconds with the mandoline slicer for kitchen, and that perfect salty-tangy finish. One platter on the table and watch everyone fight for the last one!
