Ingredients :

• Raclette cheese — The boss of the recipe. Get thick slices from the deli counter, not pre-grated bags — the melting texture is completely different. The smoked version gives a deeper flavor that works very well here.
• Shortcrust pastry — Shortcrust (brisée) holds up better under the weight of the filling and stays crispy longer than puff pastry. For a main meal, it’s the right choice. Puff pastry is lighter but tends to soften quickly under the moisture of the cream.
• Potatoes — Choose waxy varieties — Charlotte or Amandine. Floury varieties disintegrate during cooking, and you’ll end up with a mushy filling. Not what we’re looking for here.
• Turkey ham — A perfect substitute for classic cooked ham. Same tenderness and slight saltiness without changing the structure of the recipe.