Budget-Friendly Tartiflette: Authentic Savoyard Recipe for Hearty Winter Meals

As winter arrives, I turn to hearty, nourishing dishes. Tartiflette, a classic from Savoy, is my go-to inexpensive comfort food. Simple to prepare, this recipe delights friends and family every time.

Preparation: 35 mins

Cooking: 25 mins

Difficulty: Easy

For: 6 people

Budget per person: €1.67

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg potatoes
• 1 Reblochon
• 200g plain bacon
• 20 cl fresh cream
• 2 onions
• 25 cl Savoy white wine
• Olive oil
• Salt & pepper

How to Make It

1. Peel the potatoes and cut into large cubes.
2. Boil in a large pot of salted water for 15-20 minutes, until a knife blade pierces them easily.
3. Preheat oven to 200°C.
4. Peel and slice onions; sweat in a pan with olive oil for 5 minutes.
5. Add bacon bits and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
6. Add diced potatoes; cook over high heat for 10 minutes.
7. Pour in white wine; simmer on low for 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Transfer to a gratin dish, top with fresh cream.
9. Cut Reblochon in half lengthwise; place rind side up.
10. Bake 20-25 minutes until cheese is runny and golden.

Serve hot with a green salad.

Pro Tip

What potatoes for tartiflette? Avoid fry or mash types like bintje. Choose firm-fleshed varieties like almond, charlotte, or belle de Fontenay for better texture.

Budget Breakdown

- 1.5 kg Charlotte potatoes: €1.30/kg = €1.95

- 1 Reblochon (450g): €10.71/kg = €4.82

- 200g plain bacon: €6.60/kg = €1.32

- 20 cl fresh cream: €3.15/L = €0.63

- 2 onions (~200g): €1.70/kg = €0.34

- 25 cl Savoy white wine: €4/L = €1

Total: €10.05 for 6 (€1.67/person).