In short: A raclette brunch with waffles gets the machine out in the morning: the waffle wedges crisp up on the griddle, the eggs fry alongside, and everyone fills their own pan with a savoury ham and raclette version or a sweet fruit and chocolate one. A Sunday with no pans to scrub, and everyone eats hot at the same time.
Chef’s tip
Who said raclette was only for winter evenings? On a Sunday at 11 am, the machine makes an excellent brunch chef: the griddle toasts the waffles and fries the eggs, while the pans melt the cheese or the chocolate. Savoury lovers and sweet tooths are served at the same table, and nobody is stuck in the kitchen.
For the savoury side, take a classic raw-milk raclette: it melts into a soft blanket and its bold flavour stands up to the ham and the slightly sweet waffle. Avoid thick slices, they take too long to melt. For the sweet side, no cheese at all: fresh fruit, a little dark chocolate melting under the heat and a drizzle of maple syrup are all you need.
| Prep time | 20 min |
|---|---|
| Cook time | 20 min |
| Total | 40 min |
| Servings | 4 people (adjustable) |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Ingredients (for 4 people)
- 8 small waffles (or 4 large ones cut into quarters)
- 250 g sliced raw-milk raclette cheese
- 150 g cooked ham
- 4 eggs
- 20 g butter
- 250 g strawberries
- 125 g blueberries
- 2 bananas
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 4 tablespoons of maple syrup
- ½ bunch of chives
- Salt and pepper
- Equipment: a raclette machine with griddle plate and pans, a wooden spatula
Preparation
- Prepare the toppings. Wash and hull the strawberries and halve them. Slice the bananas, cut the ham into strips and snip the chives. Break the chocolate into squares. Set everything out in small bowls and switch the machine on 10 minutes before sitting down.
- Crisp the waffles on the griddle. Cut the waffles into quarters if they are large. Lightly butter the griddle and put the waffles on it for 2 minutes per side: they turn crisp outside and soft inside again.
- Fry the eggs on the griddle. On the flat, very hot part of the griddle, melt a knob of butter and crack the eggs one at a time. Allow 4 to 5 minutes, until the whites are set and the yolks still runny. Season. If your griddle slopes, fry them in a buttered pan instead.
- The savoury ham and raclette pan. Put a waffle wedge in a pan, add a few strips of ham and then a slice of raclette. Slide it under the heating element for 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese has melted and turned lightly golden at the edges.
- The sweet fruit and chocolate pan. In another pan, put a waffle wedge, some banana slices, a few strawberry halves and 2 squares of chocolate. Leave for 3 minutes under the heat: the chocolate melts and the fruit warms through. Add a drizzle of maple syrup when it comes out.
- Build the plate. Slide the ham and raclette waffle onto the plate, top it with a fried egg and scatter with chives. Next to it, the fruit and chocolate waffle, a few blueberries and fresh strawberries. Go again as you like, savoury or sweet.
Chef’s tips
- Day-old waffles, slightly stale, crisp up even better on the griddle.
- Cut the cheese to the size of the pan: it melts faster and doesn’t drip onto the heating element.
- Don’t put the blueberries in the pan: they burst. Keep them raw for freshness.
- Keep one pan for savoury and another for sweet, or the chocolate picks up a cheesy taste.
Variations
- Mountain style: crispy lardons, onions and smoked raclette on the waffle, like a breakfast tartiflette.
- Salmon: smoked salmon, raclette and dill, with the fried egg on top.
- Apple and cinnamon: diced apple, brown sugar and cinnamon in the pan, with a spoonful of crème fraîche to finish.
Which wine to serve?
At brunch, think freshly squeezed orange juice, a strong coffee and, for the grown-ups, a dry cider or a mimosa (Champagne and orange juice). Cider goes as well with the raclette as with the fruit.
Frequently asked questions
Which waffles work best for a raclette brunch?
Liège or Brussels waffles, homemade or from the bakery. Small ones go straight into the pan, large ones are cut into quarters.
Can I fry the eggs on the raclette griddle?
Yes, on a flat, very hot griddle, for 4 to 5 minutes. If it is sloped or ridged, crack the eggs into a buttered pan instead.
Which cheese should I use for the savoury waffle?
A classic raw-milk raclette, thinly sliced. For more character, a smoked or peppered raclette goes very well with the ham.
🧀 The right grill: For brunch, choose a machine with a large flat griddle, perfect for waffles and eggs: the best raclette grills, our comparison.
Read also: all our raclette recipes.
