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Hot cancoillotte with potatoes and salad

Hot cancoillotte with potatoes is a Franche-Comté dish for 4 people, ready in 30 minutes, very easy to make, for about €2.20 per person. The key is melting the cancoillotte over very low heat with garlic and white wine, so it turns creamy without lumps.

Tonight it's hot cancoillotte with garlic and white wine, poured over steamed potatoes just like they do it in Franche-Comté.

Hot cancoillotte with potatoes and salad
Total time
30 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€2.20
Calories per person
420 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall

Cancoillotte melts into a stretchy, slightly tangy sauce thanks to the white wine, with garlic infusing gently in the butter. Poured over hot steamed potatoes, it coats every bite. Plenty of pepper and pickles on the side add the sharp contrast this rich, mild cheese needs.

This is a winter weeknight dish, the kind you serve in a deep plate so none of the sauce goes to waste. It works for an easy weekday dinner or for sharing a regional specialty with curious guests. Mon Chou suggests it for evenings when you want something warm and comforting without spending hours in the kitchen.

The ingredients

4 people

Dairy

  • Plain cancoillotte 400 g
  • Butter 20 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Potatoes 1 kg
  • Garlic 2 cloves
  • Green salad 1

Pantry

  • Dry white wineoften in the pantry 10 cl
  • Vinaigretteoften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Pickles 8
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Steam or boil the potatoes in salted water. 20 min

    Keep the skin on while cooking, the potatoes stay firmer.

  2. Cook the chopped garlic in the butter over low heat for one minute. 1 min

    The garlic shouldn't brown, or it turns bitter.

  3. Add the white wine, let it reduce briefly, then pour in the cancoillotte and stir until smooth. 5 min

    Stir constantly over very low heat, it sticks to the bottom fast.

  4. Toss the salad with the vinaigrette.

    A touch of mustard in the vinaigrette works wonders with this dish.

  5. Peel the potatoes, spoon the cancoillotte over them and add plenty of pepper.

    Serve on warm plates, the cancoillotte holds its texture longer.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick waxy potatoes, they hold the cancoillotte coating better without falling apart.
  • If the cancoillotte feels too thick once hot, thin it with a bit more white wine rather than water, it keeps more flavor that way.
  • Serve the salad on its own plate rather than next to the potatoes, the vinaigrette shouldn't mix with the cancoillotte.

The variations

  • Swap the white wine for vegetable broth for an alcohol-free version, it stays just as smooth.
  • Add a pinch of cumin to the cancoillotte, a common Franche-Comté touch that gives it a nice twist.
  • For a faster version, use precooked vacuum-packed potatoes and focus your time on the sauce.

What to serve it with

  • A well dressed green salad
  • Crunchy pickles on the side
  • A glass of the same white wine

Storage

Hot cancoillotte keeps for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. Reheat it over very low heat, stirring, without letting it boil, so it stays smooth. It doesn't freeze well, the texture turns grainy.

Questions about this dish

Can I use a garlic flavored cancoillotte instead of plain?

Yes, in that case reduce or skip the fresh garlic in the recipe. The flavor will be slightly milder but just as creamy.

How do I keep the cancoillotte from getting lumpy while heating?

Always heat it over very low heat and stir constantly as soon as you add it to the garlic and wine. If it starts sticking, lower the heat further instead of raising it.

Can I make this ahead of time?

You can cook the potatoes ahead and reheat them by steaming just before serving. The cancoillotte itself is best made at the last minute to keep its creamy texture.

What white wine works best for cancoillotte?

A simple dry white wine is all you need, no need for anything fancy. A regional wine like a côtes du jura works nicely if you have one on hand.

How long does it take to make a hot cancoillotte with potatoes and a side salad?

Count 30 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in a hot cancoillotte with potatoes and a side salad?

About 420 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a hot cancoillotte with potatoes and a side salad cost?

About €2.20 per serving, or €8.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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