Cozy Baked Platter Potatoes Cheese (Printable)

Tender potatoes and creamy cheese layers with savory ham and herbs, baked until golden and bubbling.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 28 oz potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

04 - 7 oz Gruyère cheese, grated
05 - 7 fl oz heavy cream
06 - 2 tbsp 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

# Preparation steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a medium baking dish approximately 8x12 inches.
02 - Arrange half of the sliced potatoes evenly in the dish. Sprinkle with half the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced ham, and grated Gruyère cheese. Season with salt, pepper, thyme leaves, and a pinch of nutmeg.
03 - Add the remaining potatoes, onion, ham, and Gruyère cheese in a second layer, then season again with salt, pepper, thyme, and nutmeg.
04 - Pour the heavy cream evenly over the layered ingredients. Dot the top with remaining butter.
05 - Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 15 more minutes until the surface is golden and bubbly.
06 - Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Tender potatoes and creamy cheese blend perfectly
  • Savory ham adds hearty flavor with a hint of herbs
02 -
  • For a vegetarian version, omit ham and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach
  • Use Emmental or Comté cheese for variation
03 -
  • Butter the dish well to prevent sticking and add flavor
  • Let the dish rest before serving for better texture
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