Warm baked platter featuring tender potatoes, creamy cheese, savory ham, and herbs for cozy gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1.76 lb potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
04 - 7 oz Gruyère cheese, grated
05 - 6.8 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
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a medium baking dish approximately 8x12 inches.
02 - Arrange half of the sliced potatoes evenly in the dish. Add half of the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced ham, and grated Gruyère cheese. Season with salt, black pepper, thyme, and a pinch of nutmeg.
03 - Top with remaining potatoes, onions, ham, and cheese. Repeat seasoning evenly.
04 - Pour heavy cream uniformly over the layers, then dot the surface with remaining butter.
05 - Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
06 - Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
07 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
