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 quickly became a family favorite during cold evenings, bringing warmth and smiles around the table.
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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 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 Covered:
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered:
- 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.
Save Sharing this meal together has created many cherished family memories around the dinner table.
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Required Tools
Baking dish approx 20x30 cm Chefs knife Cutting board Grater Mixing bowl Foil
Nutritional Information
Per serving Calories 520 Total Fat 32 g Carbohydrates 38 g Protein 22 g
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
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This comforting platter is perfect for family dinners and can easily be adapted to suit dietary preferences.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of cheese works best?
Gruyère cheese provides a creamy, nutty flavor that melts beautifully, but Emmental or Comté can also be used for variation.
- → Can this dish be made vegetarian?
Yes, omit the ham and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach to maintain a rich and hearty texture.
- → How should the potatoes be prepared?
Peel and slice the potatoes thinly to ensure even cooking and a tender consistency throughout the layers.
- → What is the ideal baking temperature and time?
Bake covered at 180°C (350°F) for 25 minutes, then uncovered for 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- → How can I serve this dish?
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley. It pairs well with a crisp green salad and a glass of dry white wine.
