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by Maurice
French · vegetarian

Vacherin mont d'or with crispy potatoes and onions

A comforting French dish of melted Vacherin Mont d'Or cheese infused with garlic and rosé wine, served with crispy pan-fried potatoes and onions.

45 minLiquid GoldQuality Control

What you need

2
people

How Maurice does it

bakeboilpan-fry
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

  2. 2

    Poke the garlic slices into the top of the Vacherin Mont d'Or cheese. Cut off the top rind.

  3. 3

    Pour the rosé wine over the cheese. Place the cheese in its wooden box on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until melted and golden.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.

  5. 5

    Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook, tossing occasionally, until crispy and golden, about 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the sliced onions to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes, until softened and slightly caramelized. Season with salt and pepper.

  7. 7

    Transfer the crispy potatoes and onions to a serving dish. Place the baked Vacherin Mont d'Or in the center.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately, dipping the potatoes and onions into the melted cheese. Enjoy with a glass of French rosé.

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