Raclette With Farfalle, Cornichons, and Sautéed Onions

I recently visited London's Borough market for the first time, and in this lovely corner of the UK, I was introduced to a version of the famous dish known as raclette. Raclette, an irresistibly salty, medium-soft Swiss cheese, was melted directly under an enormous hot iron and then slathered by the pound over a mountain of French fries, cornichons, and onions. I ate many incredible things during my time wandering aimlessly around Europe, but this heavenly concoction was one of the highlights of my trip.  

We tried to capture the personality of this Raclette in a macaroni and cheese and found that the combination of cornichons and creamy, salty cheese takes to pasta with irresistible grace. You can also replace the pasta with french fries or other potato-based finger foods. —SS