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.
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)
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.
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
Save 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.