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Cheese Rosti

SUBMITTED BY: Bob PHOTO BY: Ben

"This delicious layered potato and cheese recipe comes from Basel, Switzerland. Enjoy!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 23 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 6 large potatoes
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces Swiss cheese, grated
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons hot water

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by HEIDI TEE
This dish tastes so good, it's almost illegal! I did the potatoes in the microwave after... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by Navy_Mommy
Imagine really cheesy, slightly crispy, and a little lumpy mashed potatoes and you have this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2004 by LINDA MCLEAN
Although we all thought this was good, I didn't think it was worth the effort being that you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by DREGINEK
Very good but kinda messy to make...esspecially when trying to "crisp" the other side (tried... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2007 by HaroldsGirl
Yum! I didn't precook the potatoes at all - just grated them, assembled the whole thing in a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2006 by DANELLE
I'm an American who has moved to Switzerland to live with my fiancé and I lived here for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2005 by LKENNAY
I see that a lot of others complained about boiling, cooling and shredding potatoes. I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2008 by pa_nunn
This is very good! I used the HUGE russet potatoes at Costco, so it only takes about 4-5 of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2006 by Always Cooking
This is good comfort food. I used two pounds of the pre shredded potatoes that you can get in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2004 by JenInCalifornia