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 reminds me of cozy family dinners during cold winters where everyone gathered around the table with warm smiles.
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
- Thyme leaves: 1 tsp fresh
- Black pepper: 1/2 tsp freshly ground
- Salt: 1/2 tsp adjust to taste
- Nutmeg: Pinch
- Parsley (optional): 1 tbsp chopped fresh for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Butter a medium-sized baking dish.
- First layer:
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the dish. Top with half the onions, garlic, ham, and Gruyère. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- 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:
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Save Sharing this dish has always brought my family closer, sparking stories and laughter around the dinner table.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains approximately 520 calories with 32 grams of fat and 22 grams of protein.
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (milk cheese cream) and may contain lactose. Contains pork (ham). Gluten-free if all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
Required Tools
Baking dish approx 20x30 cm Chefs knife Cutting board Grater Mixing bowl Foil
Save With simple steps and wholesome ingredients, this dish is sure to warm your heart and home.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I make this dish gluten-free?
Ensure all ingredients, especially processed ones like ham and cream, are certified gluten-free. The core ingredients like potatoes, cheese, and herbs are naturally gluten-free.
- → Can I substitute the ham for a vegetarian option?
Yes, replace ham with sautéed mushrooms or fresh spinach to maintain rich flavors without meat.
- → What cheeses work well besides Gruyère?
Emmental or Comté are excellent alternatives that melt smoothly and complement the dish's creamy texture.
- → How should I prepare the potatoes for even cooking?
Peel and slice the potatoes thinly and uniformly to ensure they cook evenly and absorb flavors well.
- → What is the purpose of dotting butter before baking?
Adding small butter dots on top helps achieve a golden, rich surface and adds moisture during baking.
- → Can this dish be prepared ahead of time?
You can assemble it in advance and refrigerate before baking, but bake fresh for the best texture and flavor.