Swiss Cheese Rösti
Swiss Cheese Rösti delivers crisp, golden potato layers wrapped around melty Swiss cheese for a rich, buttery bite with a hint of pepper. Originating from Basel, this comforting skillet dish balances crunchy edges and a tender, cheesy interior. Serve it hot for brunch or a cozy dinner side alongside eggs, salad, or roasted meats.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and let them cool.
- 2
Once cool, peel the potatoes and grate them.
- 3
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large nonstick skillet. Add a layer of potatoes and a layer of cheese, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat the layers. Dot each layer with the remaining butter. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of hot water over the top layer, cover, and cook over low to medium heat until the bottom layer browns.
- 4
Turn the potato cake with a spatula and brown the other side.
- Calories 432.76 kcal High
- Protein 12.81 g Good Source
- Carbs 37.62 g Moderate
- Total Fat 27.39 g High
- Saturated Fat 12.81 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 62.47 mg High
- Sodium 122.47 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.08 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.22 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.2 g Low Source
- Calcium 385.19 mg Good Source
- Iron 0.14 mg Low Source
- Potassium 575.51 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 115.48 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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