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.
What you need
How Maurice does it
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Poke the garlic slices into the top of the Vacherin Mont d'Or cheese. Cut off the top rind.
- 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
Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
- 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
Add the sliced onions to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes, until softened and slightly caramelized. Season with salt and pepper.
- 7
Transfer the crispy potatoes and onions to a serving dish. Place the baked Vacherin Mont d'Or in the center.
- 8
Serve immediately, dipping the potatoes and onions into the melted cheese. Enjoy with a glass of French rosé.
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