Raclette

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Origin:                       France
Region:                      Haute-Savoie
Made by:                   Fromagerie Chabert
Type:                          Hard
Milk:                           Cow
Milk Treatment:    Raw
Coagulant:                Traditional Rennet

A cross between the Gruyère-type Comté and Reblochon that makes a wonderful winter party meal, served with baked or boiled potatoes in their skins, small gherkins, small sweet onions.

Characteristics: dark beige rind, light yellow paste: melted the flavour is creamy and fruity.

Best with: melt over baked potatoes or steak.