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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Swiss Cheese Rösti, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 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 432.78 kcal High 22%
- Protein 12.81 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 37.64 g 14%
- Total Fat 27.39 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 12.81 g High 64%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 62.47 mg High 21%
- Sodium 122.47 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.17 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.2 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 319.8 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 0.14 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 575.49 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 92.19 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Swiss Cheese Rösti is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Potato, Salt, and Swiss Cheese. Each serving provides about 432.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Swiss Cheese Rösti made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Potato, Salt, Swiss Cheese, Unsalted Butter. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Swiss Cheese Rösti?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 432.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Swiss Cheese Rösti easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Swiss Cheese Rösti healthy?
- Swiss Cheese Rösti has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 432.78 calories and 12.81 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 122.47 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.81 g (64% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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