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 reminds me of family dinners where everyone gathered around the table to enjoy warmth and good food together.
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
- Freshly ground black pepper: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp (adjust to taste)
- Nutmeg: Pinch
- Chopped fresh parsley: 1 tbsp, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Butter a medium-sized baking dish.
- Step 2:
- 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.
- Step 3:
- Add the remaining potatoes, onion, ham, and cheese in a second layer. Season again.
- Step 4:
- Pour the cream evenly over the entire dish. Dot with remaining butter.
- Step 5:
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
- Step 6:
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Save This recipe always brings back warm memories of cozy family gatherings in the colder months.
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 (per serving)
Calories 520, total fat 32 g, carbohydrates 38 g, protein 22 g
Save This warm platter is perfect for any chilly day and sure to please your guests with its rich flavors.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I make this dish vegetarian?
Yes, omit the ham and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for a delicious vegetarian alternative.
- → What cheese can I use instead of Gruyère?
Emmental or Comté are excellent substitutes that provide similar melting qualities and flavor.
- → Is this dish gluten-free?
When using certified gluten-free ingredients, this baked dish can be made gluten-free.
- → How should I serve this baked platter?
It's best enjoyed warm, ideally with a crisp green salad and a dry white wine to complement its rich flavors.
- → Can I prepare this dish in advance?
Yes, you can assemble the layers ahead of time, refrigerate, and bake just before serving for convenience.