Oven Raclette

Small cast iron or nonstick skillets make it easy to serve raclette for a group. For this party, we warmed individual cheese portions in 3 1/2-inch cast iron skillets. Tie a towel around the handle of each skillet to warn guests they're hot. Serve with roasted winter root vegetables, crusty bread, and cornichons.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 426 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or to taste (Optional)
• 1 ½ pounds raclette cheese, rinds removed
• ground black pepper to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Arrange raclette cheese in six 3- to 4-inch or one 8- to 10-inch cast iron skillet(s), cutting wedges to fit as necessary.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is softened but still slightly firm in center, 5 to 10 minutes. Use a ventilation fan while baking; the cheese is pungent!

Step 4

Sprinkle cheese with thyme and pepper to serve.