Vegetarian, South and mountains
Truffade with green salad
Truffade is a dish from the Auvergne region made of pan fried potatoes melted with fresh tomme cheese, served with a green salad. It serves 4, takes 45 minutes, and is rated easy, at a cost of €2.20 per person. The key to success is letting the cheese melt slowly until it pulls into long strings.
Tonight we're heading up to the Auvergne mountains with a truffade, golden potatoes and fresh tomme cheese that stretches forever.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost per person
- €2.20
- Calories per person
- 580 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
- Season
- Winter, Fall
- The kids
- They generally like it
Truffade is the dish that warms you up without any fuss, potatoes fried golden in duck fat then melted under a layer of fresh tomme cheese. The cheese melts slowly and stretches into strings as soon as you stir, that pull is the whole point of the dish, the texture you wait for in every bite.
It's a fall and winter recipe, perfect for a relaxed Sunday dinner or a simple weeknight meal when you want something comforting. Kids love watching the cheese stretch, and the green salad on the side balances the richness without any extra effort.
The ingredients
Fruits and vegetables
- Potatoes 1.2 kg
- Garlic 2 cloves
- Green salad 1
Dairy
- Fresh tomme de Cantal cheese 350 g
Pantry
- Duck fat or oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
- Olive oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
- Vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
- Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
- Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch
Allergens Lactose
The step by step recipe
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Peel the potatoes and slice them into thin rounds.
Cut them thin and even, so they cook at the same rate.
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Brown them in a large skillet with the fat, over medium heat, with a lid on. 25 min
Turn them occasionally, they should be tender and lightly crisp.
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Slice the tomme cheese thinly and chop the garlic.
If the cheese is too firm, grate it coarsely instead.
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Add the garlic and cheese to the potatoes, season lightly with salt, and stir over low heat until it forms long strings. 8 min
Go easy on the salt, the cheese is already salty.
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Serve right away with the salad dressed in oil and vinegar.
The tangy salad cuts through the richness of the dish.
Our tips to get it right
- Use a wide skillet so the potato slices cook in a single layer, they brown better than when piled up.
- Let the tomme cheese sit at room temperature before slicing it, it melts more evenly and avoids clumping.
- Avoid stirring too much while the potatoes cook, they'll break apart instead of staying in neat slices.
The variations
- Swap the fresh tomme cheese for mozzarella or reblochon if you can't find it, you'll still get that stretchy pull.
- For a richer version, add a handful of browned bacon bits with the potatoes before adding the cheese.
- For a quicker meal for kids, cut the potatoes smaller, they'll cook 15 minutes faster.
What to serve it with
- A slice of cured ham
- A glass of red wine
- Pickles for some tang
Storage
Truffade keeps for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container, though it loses some of its stretch once cold. Reheat it in a skillet over low heat with a bit of fat rather than in the microwave. Freezing isn't recommended, the melted cheese doesn't hold up well once thawed.
Questions about this dish
Can I replace the fresh tomme cheese with another cheese?
Yes, mozzarella or reblochon also melt into long strings. Avoid very aged cheeses, they melt poorly and turn oily.
Do I have to use duck fat?
No, oil works perfectly well if you don't have any. Duck fat just adds a little extra flavor typical of this Auvergne recipe.
Can I prepare the potatoes ahead of time?
You can fry them a few hours ahead and leave them at room temperature. Add the cheese only right before serving so it melts and stretches properly.
Why isn't my cheese stretching into strings?
The heat might be too high or the cheese too cold. Lower the heat, let it melt slowly, and stir regularly with a fork.
How long does it take to make a truffade with green salad?
Count 45 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.
How many calories are in a truffade with green salad?
About 580 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 truffade with green 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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