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Swiss- Raclette Cheese With Fingerling Potatoes

List of Ingredients


Active Work Time: 10 minutes * Total Preparation Time: 30 minutes
1/2 pound shredded Raclette cheese
16 fingerling potatoes
Salt
16 cornichon pickles
1/2 pound assortment dried sausages or sliced imported salami



Recipe

* Divide cheese between 2 shallow baking dishes, about 6 inches in diameter. Bake at 300 degrees until cheese is melted, about 12 to 15 minutes.
* Place potatoes in salted water to cover. Bring to boil; boil until just tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
* To serve, arrange cheese and potatoes on 2 plates, dividing evenly (2 people share 1 plate). Place pickles and sausages on a board for all to share. Serve immediately while cheese is hot and melted. If needed, reheat cheese in microwave oven 5 to 20 seconds. Dip potatoes in melted cheese.
4 to 6 servings. Each of 6 servings: 288 calories; 885 mg sodium; 66 mg cholesterol; 20 grams fat; 10 grams carbohydrates; 17 grams protein; 0.67 gram fiber.

Leftover holiday ham or smoked turkey can easily substitute for the sausage.
From LA Times 12/17/00