Tartiflette, that delicious mountain dish, immediately conjures up images of snowy landscapes and picturesque chalets nestling in the heart of the Alps. Imagine yourself after a day on the slopes, sitting in a cosy dining room, with the tantalising smell of golden potatoes, crispy bacon and melted cheese wafting through the air. The guests gather around the table, eager to taste this Savoyard speciality that makes your mouth water just thinking about it. Each comforting bite of tartiflette takes you on a gustatory journey, making you forget the bitter cold outside. So embark on a gourmet mountain getaway with this tartiflette recipe that’s sure to make you dream and succumb to its rich, comforting flavours.
Savoyard tartiflette: a gourmet feast for mountain lovers!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 kg of potatoes
- 200 g bacon or lardons
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 200 ml dry white wine
- 1 reblochon cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation :
- Peel and boil the potatoes until cooked but still firm. Leave to cool, then cut into thick slices.
- In a frying pan, cook the lardons (or bacon) until crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, fry the finely chopped onion until translucent.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Place a layer of potato slices in a casserole dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then add half the cooked bacon and half the onions.
- Pour half the white wine over the layer of potatoes.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Cut the Reblochon in half horizontally and place on top of the potato layers, rind side up.
- Bake in the preheated oven for around 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve hot as a main course, accompanied by a green salad.
Nutritional details
Tartiflette is a tasty and comforting dish, but you should bear in mind that it can be calorific due to certain ingredients such as cheese, bacon and potatoes. However, that doesn’t mean you should avoid it altogether. Just eat it in moderation and enjoy it occasionally as part of a balanced diet.
Here is the nutritional information for one portion (about 200g) of tartiflette:
- Calories: 450-500 kcal
- Fat: 30-35g (of which 18-20g saturated fat)
- Carbohydrates: 30-35g
- Protein: 15-20g
- Fibre: 2-3g
- Sodium: approximately 500-600mg
These values may vary depending on the brands and ingredients used.
Discover Savoyard cuisine
Savoyard cuisine is characterised by its simplicity and the use of local products, such as mountain cheeses and charcuterie. Emblematic Savoyard dishes include tartiflette, made with Reblochon cheese, Savoyard fondue, crozet gratin, diots au vin blanc and bugnes, which are other popular Savoyard culinary specialities.
Savoyard cuisine also benefits from the region’s abundance of agricultural and livestock products, such as fresh vegetables, quality meats and fish from mountain lakes. Recipes and cooking techniques have been passed down from generation to generation, contributing to the richness and diversity of Savoyard gastronomy.
