Raclette Burgers

For the perfect President’s Day meal, throw some classic burgers onto the raclette grill and top with some perfectly melted cheese!

Raclette Burger

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 pound ground lean (7% fat) beef

1 tablespoon Worcestershire

1 or 2 cloves minced garlic

About 1/2 teaspoon salt

About 1/4 teaspoon pepper

4 slices of cheddar cheese

1 onion, chopped

4 hamburger buns, split

Toppings of your choice

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, Worcestershire, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until well blended. Divide mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty about 4 inches wide.
2. Lay burgers on an oiled raclette grill over medium heat. Cook burgers, turning once, until browned on both sides and no longer pink inside.
3. Meanwhile, grill onions on the raclette simultaneously.
4. When the burgers are nearly cooked, place each slice of cheddar cheese in a separate raclette dish until melted.
5. Brown the buns on the raclette grill top.
6. When the burgers are fully cooked, place on buns, scrape the melted cheese onto the burger. Add the grilled onion along with any other toppings of choice.
7. Enjoy!

Grilled Herb Potatoes

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 pounds baby red potatoes

1/4 cup chopped mixed herbs such as parsley, chives, rosemary, and oregano

2 garlic cloves, smashed

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Chop the potatoes into slices and cook in a larger pot of boiling water for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, mix the herbs and oil together in a large dish.
3. Drain the potatoes and coat with the herb mixture.
4. Place your potatoes on the raclette grill top, grilling for about 5 minutes total.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!