Tartiflette (French Potato, Bacon, and Cheese Casserole)
This Savoyard favorite layers tender potato rounds with sweet, golden onions and smoky bacon, then bathes everything in crème fraîche and a lush, washed-rind cheese that melts into a gooey, savory blanket. The result is rich, warming, and deeply satisfying with hints of white wine and pepper. Serve Tartiflette (French Potato, Bacon, and Cheese Casserole) hot with a crisp green salad for a cozy dinner or hearty side.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Boil the unpeeled potatoes with salt in water over high heat; reduce to a simmer and cook until they are easily pierced with a knife but not too soft, 15 to 25 minutes depending on size. Remove the potatoes from the water to cool.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 3
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat until done but not quite crisp and most of the fat has rendered, 5 to 7 minutes. Push the bacon to one side of the pan and blot up some fat with a wadded paper towel. Add the onion slices. Season with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne. Cook and stir over medium heat until the onions are soft, sweet, and golden, about 6 minutes. Add the white wine; cook for 2 minutes to deglaze the pan. Remove from the heat.
- 4
Cut the wheel of cheese into 2 semi-circles. Place each half cut side down and split in half again to make 2 more semi-circles, each with a rind side and a creamy cheese side.
- 5
When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel off the skins. Slice them into fairly thick slices, about 1/3 inch thick.
- 6
Place a little over half of the potato slices on the bottom of a 2-quart shallow baking dish; a bit of overlapping is fine. Sprinkle with a little salt. Pour in the bacon/onion/wine mixture and spread it evenly over the potatoes. Arrange the remaining potato slices on top, overlapping as needed. Spread the creme fraiche over the potatoes. Place the cheese pieces rind side up. Set the pan on a baking sheet. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven until browned and the potatoes are tender, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Calories 609.18 kcal High
- Protein 34.73 g Good Source
- Carbs 35.37 g Moderate
- Total Fat 36.11 g High
- Saturated Fat 20.13 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 102.16 mg High
- Sodium 1016.77 mg High
- Fiber 3.03 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.65 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 402.16 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.69 mg Low Source
- Potassium 868.83 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 179.3 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 30.95 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Tartiflette (French Potato, Bacon, and Cheese Casserole) is a French side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, and Crème Fraîche. Each serving provides about 609.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tartiflette (French Potato, Bacon, and Cheese Casserole)?
- It is a French casserole recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Tartiflette (French Potato, Bacon, and Cheese Casserole) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Crème Fraîche, Russet Potato. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tartiflette (French Potato, Bacon, and Cheese Casserole)?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 609.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tartiflette (French Potato, Bacon, and Cheese Casserole) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
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