A Kåseschnitte (or Chässchnitte) is a Swiss open-faced grilled cheese sandwich, typically made by soaking sturdy bread in white wine, covering it with ham, and topping it with melted Gruyère or Raclette cheese, baked until bubbling. It is often served with onions, pickles, and sometimes a fried egg. Kåseschnitte Smisa Alpina Chaos appears to be a misinterpretation of a social media post referring to Steep, spicy, and serving up classic Cascade chaos regarding a hike of Mount Jefferson. This is likely a personal anecdote or caption from the Santiam Alpine Club, rather than a recognized recipe or specific, established, named event.

Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

8 slices of crusty bread (like sourdough or rustic loaf)
4 slices of cooked ham
600g cheese that melts well (Gruyère, Raclette, or Emmentaler)
200ml (2dl ) white wine (or milk for a milder version)
100g chives, chopped
4 eggs (optional, for topping)
Pickled vegetables (gherkins, onions) for serving
Pepper and paprika to taste

STEPS

1) Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 200∘C – 392∘F ).

Soak Bread:

1) Place the bread slices in individual shallow baking dishes. Generously pour or brush the white wine (or milk) over the bread.

Layer:

1) Place a slice of ham on each piece of bread.

Add Cheese:

1) Cover generously with grated or thinly sliced cheese.

Bake:

1) Bake for 15–20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling, golden, and slightly browned.

Finish:

1) While baking, fry eggs in a pan. Top each baked cheese slice with a fried egg and chives. Serve immediately with pickles.

NOTES

Bread Choice: Use day-old, thick-cut rustic bread to prevent it from becoming too soggy.

Cheese Variety: A mixture of Gruyère (for flavor) and Raclette (for melting) is ideal.

Serving: Serve with a side salad (Nüsslisalat/lamb’s lettuce).