Pin 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 is a family favorite that always brings warmth and comfort to our table during the cold season.
Ingredients
- Potatoes: 800 g potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- Onion: 1 medium onion finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves garlic 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.
Pin This dish always brings the family together full of warmth laughter and delicious aromas.
Required Tools
Baking dish (approx 20x30 cm) chefs knife cutting board grater mixing bowl foil
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
Nutritional Information
Calories 520 total fat 32 g carbohydrates 38 g protein 22 g per serving
Pin This recipe is perfect for a cozy night in and is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters.
Recipe FAQ
- → What type of cheese works best for this dish?
Gruyère is ideal for its melting quality and nutty flavor, though Emmental or Comté can be used as delicious alternatives.
- → Can I make this dish without ham?
Yes, for a vegetarian variation, omit ham and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and texture.
- → How do I ensure the potatoes cook evenly?
Thinly slice potatoes and layer them evenly in the baking dish to promote uniform cooking and a tender texture.
- → What herbs complement this baked dish?
Fresh thyme provides an aromatic touch, while parsley garnish adds freshness at serving.
- → Should the dish be covered while baking?
Yes, cover with foil for the first part of baking to retain moisture, then uncover to achieve a golden, bubbly crust.