Swiss Rosti With Gruyère Cheese Recipes

SWISS ROSTI WITH GRUYèRE CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Peel potatoes and then grate. Press potatoes between several thickness of paper towels to remove excess moisture.
• 2. Heat oil in large skillet over moderately high heat but not smoking, and sauté onion for 2 minutes. Add half of the grated potatoes, and spread to make a thin layer, and press down on potato layer with a spatula. Sprinkle onion and garlic over potatoes. Reduce heat to moderate and sprinkle the Gruyère over the potatoes. Spread remaining grated potatoes on top, pressing down again with spatula. Cook until golden brown and crisp, about 10 minutes on each side. Season potatoes with salt and pepper.
• 3. Cut into individual portions, and serve hot.

SWISS POTATO PANCAKE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Spread half of the potatoes in an even layer in skillet. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle with cheese, then top with remaining potatoes. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Press mixture gently into skillet. Cook for about 7 minutes or until bottom is browned. , Remove from the heat. Loosen pancake from sides of skillet. Invert pancake onto a plate. Return skillet to heat and heat remaining butter and oil. Slide potato pancake brown side up into skillet. Cook about 7 minutes longer or until bottom is browned and cheese is melted. Slide onto a plate. Sprinkle with parsley and cut into wedges.

CHEESE ROSTI

Steps:

• 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. Once cool, peel and grate potatoes.
• Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in large nonstick skillet, add a layer of potatoes and a layer of cheese, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat layers. Dot each layer with remaining butter. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons hot water over the top layer, cover and saute at low to medium heat until bottom layer browns. Turn with spatula and brown again.