What can I use instead of Reblochon cheese?

If you’re in the market for a better substitute for Reblochon, there are good options available:

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Gruyere cheese.
Fontina cheese.
Port Salut cheese.
Taleggio cheese.
Raclette cheese.

What does the French word tartiflette mean?

potato
The word “tartiflette” is probably derived from the Arpitan word for “potato” (tartiflâ) or from the Savoyard tartifles, a term also found in Provençal and Gallo-Italian. This modern recipe was inspired by a traditional dish called péla: a gratin cooked in a long-handled pan called a pelagic (shovel).

What region of France is tartiflette from?

Savoie
One of the best-loved dishes of the Alps, tartiflette is a mouth-watering gratinated potato dish from the mountainous region of Savoie in France. It is made with medium-sized potatoes, white wine, Reblochon cheese, onions, smoked salt pork (lardons fumés), and often crème fraîche.

Where does tartiflette come from?

FranceTartiflette / Origin

What cheese can I use instead of Reblochon in tartiflette?

If you don’t have (or don’t like) Reblochon cheese you can substitute:

You can use Italian Fontina which melts well.
OR – Try a good Port Salut. This cheese does not melt well. Thanks to reader Adam for that tip.
OR Muenster cheese which works well for melting too.

What English cheese is similar to Reblochon?

Reblochon is a cheese that we’ve seen grow in popularity recently, with more and more enquiries about it in Froth & Rind. There are two great British cheeses that can replace Reblochon – Baronet and Rollright. Both are washed rind cheeses with lovely creamy textures.

Who invented tartiflette?

Tartiflette is a French dish from the Savoy region. It originated in the valley of Aravis, home of reblochon cheese. It is not, however, a traditional dish and was, in fact, invented and launched only in the 1980s by the Reblochon trade union in an attempt to increase sales of the cheese.

Where was tartiflette invented?

Savoy region
Tartiflette is a French dish from the Savoy region. It originated in the valley of Aravis, home of reblochon cheese. It is not, however, a traditional dish and was, in fact, invented and launched only in the 1980s by the Reblochon trade union in an attempt to increase sales of the cheese.

Who created tartiflette?

What cheese is banned in America?

CNN/Money: Banned in the USA. The USDA strictly bans the import of unpasteurized, raw-milk cheeses, less than 60 days old, like Epoisse. The regulators are concerned over potential outbreaks of listeria caused by infected dairy products.

What can I use in tartiflette instead of Reblochon?

Substitute for Reblochon cheese

You can use Italian Fontina which melts well.
OR – Try a good Port Salut. This cheese does not melt well. Thanks to reader Adam for that tip.
OR Muenster cheese which works well for melting too.