Save A cozy, comforting baked platter featuring tender potatoes, creamy cheese, savory ham, and a hint of herbs—perfect for sharing on a chilly day.
This dish has been a favorite in my family for years during the colder months. The combination of ham and herbs brings back warm memories of cozy dinners.
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Ingredients
- Potatoes: 800 g peeled and thinly sliced
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Gruyère cheese: 200 g grated
- Heavy cream: 200 ml
- Unsalted butter: 30 g for greasing and dotting
- Cooked ham: 150 g diced
- Fresh thyme leaves: 1 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/2 tsp freshly ground
- Salt: 1/2 tsp adjust to taste
- Nutmeg: Pinch
- Fresh parsley: 1 tbsp chopped for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Butter a medium-sized baking dish.
- Layer Ingredients:
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the dish. Top with half the onions, garlic, ham, and Gruyère. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and nutmeg.
- Add Second Layer:
- Add the remaining potatoes, onion, ham, and cheese in a second layer. Season again.
- Add Cream and Butter:
- Pour the cream evenly over the entire dish. Dot with remaining butter.
- Bake:
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Rest and Garnish:
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
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Required Tools
Baking dish approx 20x30 cm, chef's knife, cutting board, grater, mixing bowl, and foil
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (milk cheese cream) and may contain lactose. Contains pork (ham). Gluten-free if all ingredients are certified gluten-free. Always check product labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 520 calories, 32 g total fat, 38 g carbohydrates, 22 g protein
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This dish is a comforting classic that can be adapted easily to your preferences.
Recipe Help & Answers
- → What type of cheese works best for this dish?
Gruyère cheese is ideal for its creamy melt and nutty flavor, but you can substitute Emmental or Comté for variation.
- → Can I make a vegetarian version?
Yes, omit the ham and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for a delicious vegetarian alternative.
- → How should I slice the potatoes?
Potatoes should be peeled and sliced thinly to ensure even cooking and layering in the dish.
- → What is the baking process for this dish?
Layer the ingredients, cover with foil, bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden.
- → Can this dish be made gluten-free?
Yes, by ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free, this dish can accommodate gluten-free diets.
- → What herbs enhance the flavor?
Fresh thyme and a pinch of nutmeg add subtle herbaceous and warm spice notes that complement the creamy layers.
