Save to Pinterest 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 reminds me of family dinners where everyone gathered around the table to enjoy warm, hearty food together.
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
- Freshly ground black pepper: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp adjust to taste
- Nutmeg: Pinch
- Chopped fresh parsley: 1 tbsp for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
- To 180°C (350°F) and butter a medium-sized baking dish
- Layer ingredients:
- Place half of the sliced potatoes in the dish, top with half the onions, garlic, ham, Gruyère, and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and nutmeg
- Second layer:
- Add remaining potatoes, onion, ham, and cheese and season again
- Add cream and butter:
- Pour cream over the dish evenly and dot with remaining butter
- Bake covered:
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes
- Bake uncovered:
- Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until golden and bubbling
- Rest and garnish:
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving and garnish with parsley if desired
Save to Pinterest This recipe often brings my family together, sparking joy and warmth during chilly evenings.
Required Tools
Baking dish (approx 20x30 cm), chef's knife, cutting board, grater, mixing bowl, foil
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (milk, cheese, cream) and pork (ham). Gluten-free option possible with certified ingredients. Always check labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 520 calories, 32 g fat, 38 g carbohydrates, 22 g protein
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Recipe FAQs
- → What type of cheese is used in this dish?
Gruyère cheese is grated and layered to provide creamy, nutty flavor that melts beautifully during baking.
- → Can I make this dish gluten-free?
Yes, the dish is naturally gluten-free when using certified gluten-free ingredients, making it suitable for gluten-sensitive diets.
- → Is there an easy vegetarian alternative?
Omit the ham and replace it with sautéed mushrooms or spinach for a flavorful vegetarian version.
- → How should I prepare the potatoes for best results?
Peel and thinly slice the potatoes evenly to ensure uniform cooking and soft texture throughout the baked layers.
- → What herbs enhance the flavor of this dish?
Fresh thyme leaves and a pinch of nutmeg complement the savory layers, adding aromatic depth and warmth.