Ooey, gooey melted cheese poured over ham sammies and roasted potatoes – is a winter
picnic in your future?
Camp Raclette Sandwiches
Ingredients:
– 1 pound petite red potatoes, quartered
– 2 tbsp. olive oil
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– ½ – 1 pound raclette cheese, cut into ¼-inch thick slices (can sub Gruyere, Emmentaler or Fontina)
– 1-2 baguettes, halved
– Salted butter
– Thinly sliced smoked ham and/or prosciutto cornichons or tiny dill pickles
– Stone ground mustard
Directions:
1. Preheat grill to medium high.
2. Place potatoes on a large piece of heavy-duty foil, drizzle with olive oil and toss. Sprinkle with garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on foil.
3. Top with another large piece of foil and seal the edges well. Place on grill and cook for 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until potatoes are tender. Note: for faster cooking, par-boil the potatoes at home and bring to camp.
4. While potatoes are cooking, assemble sandwiches. Cut baguette(s) into 2 sections and halve each section to make sandwiches. Brush with melted butter and place, cut side down, on the hot grill. Cook until toasted and golden brown.
5. Remove from grill, spread each sandwich with mustard and layer each with several pieces of ham and prosciutto. Top with pickles.
6. Oil a cast iron skillet and heat on grill. Add cheese slices in a single layer and heat until melted and bubbling, 2-3 minutes.
7. Pour melted cheese over sandwiches and potatoes, using a spatula to scrape out the cheese if needed. Melt another batch of cheese if needed.
About the Author: Kampgrounds of America
Kampgrounds of America is the largest system of open-to-the-public campgrounds in the world, with over 500 locations across the United States and Canada. Founded in Billings, MT in 1962, KOA’s family of campground brands – KOA Journey, KOA Holiday and KOA Resort – today serve more than a million camping families each year. KOA is dedicated to “connecting people to the outdoors and each other” by providing people with a variety of camping experiences and the information they need to make the most of their camping trip. Read more of their camping and travel resources by visiting KOA.com/blog.
