Baked potatoes with raclette cheese and smoked bacon

Baked Potatoes with Raclette and Smoked Bacon
A comforting and tasty dish, perfect for cheese and bacon lovers!

Ingredients

4 large potatoes – about 1.5 kg
200 g raclette cheese – about 2 cups, sliced
150 g smoked bacon – about 1 cup, diced
1 tbsp. tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp. tablespoons fresh chives (optional, for garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat oven
   Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Prepare the potatoes
   Wash and dry the potatoes.
   Prick them several times with a fork.
   Wrap each potato in foil.
3. Cook the potatoes
   Place the wrapped potatoes on a baking sheet.
   Place in the oven and cook for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
4. Prepare the bacon
   In a frying pan, brown the bacon over medium heat until crispy.
   Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels.
5. Assemble
   Once the potatoes are cooked, remove from the oven and carefully unwrap the foil.
   Cut a slit in the top of each potato and drizzle with olive oil.
   Place the slices of raclette cheese and then the bacon on top of each potato.
6. Gratinate
   Return the potatoes to the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

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7. Finish Sprinkle with fresh chives (if desired) and serve hot.

Preparation time
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Kcal
About 350 kcal per serving.
Tip
Add grilled vegetables, such as peppers or onions, for a touch of freshness!