Tender potatoes layered with cheese, ham, and herbs, baked to golden perfection for a cozy meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1.76 lbs potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
04 - 7 oz Gruyère cheese, grated
05 - 6.76 fl oz heavy cream
06 - 1 oz unsalted butter, for greasing and dotting
→ Meats
07 - 5.3 oz cooked ham, diced
→ Herbs & Seasonings
08 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
09 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 tsp salt, adjust to taste
11 - Pinch of nutmeg
→ Optional
12 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a medium baking dish approximately 8x12 inches with unsalted butter.
02 - Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in an even layer. Add half of the chopped onions, minced garlic, diced ham, and grated Gruyère cheese. Season with salt, pepper, thyme leaves, and a pinch of nutmeg.
03 - Repeat with remaining potatoes, onions, ham, and cheese to form a second layer. Season again with salt, pepper, thyme, and nutmeg.
04 - Pour the heavy cream evenly over the assembled dish, then dot with the remaining butter.
05 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
06 - Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
07 - Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
