What to do with raclette cheese: 10 gourmet recipes to try out
Monday 2 February 2026 15:30 - Adèle Peyches
In the U.S., raclette cheese isn’t exactly a fridge regular... but that’s precisely why it hurts to let it go to waste. Maybe you picked some up for a cozy “Euro-style” dinner, a small get-together, or just because you were curious… and now you’re staring at a slice of raclette thinking, “Okay, what do I do with this now?”
Good news: raclette is not just “that cheese you melt over potatoes.”
It’s fantastic in all kinds of everyday comfort dishes—mac and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, casseroles, quiches, pasta bakes, even cheesy toast. It melts like a dream, goes perfectly gooey and stretchy, and instantly turns simple recipes into serious comfort food.
Here’s a set of easy ideas to use up that raclette; no special grill required, just your regular kitchen and a craving for something very, very good.
Here is a selection of must-try raclette recipes:
The little things that make a real difference to a raclette
In short, if there's any raclette cheese lying around in the fridge, don't throw it out. In au gratin, quiche, croque or even pizza, it works with everything. And what's more, it's super-easy to prepare!
Adèle PeychesEditorial manager who just can't wait for winter to enjoy fondue! Passionate about gastronomy and always on the lookout for new culinary gems, I first studied law before returning to my first love: the taste of good products and the joy of sharing around the table :)










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