Warm baked layers of potatoes, creamy cheese, ham, and herbs for a comforting meal.
# 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 - 6.76 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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a medium-sized baking dish with butter.
02 - Arrange half of the sliced potatoes evenly in the dish. Distribute half of the chopped onions, minced garlic, diced ham, and grated Gruyère over the potatoes. Season with salt, black pepper, thyme, and a pinch of nutmeg.
03 - Repeat the layering with the remaining potatoes, onions, ham, and cheese. Season again with salt, pepper, thyme, and nutmeg.
04 - Pour the heavy cream evenly over the entire layered dish. Dot the surface with remaining butter.
05 - Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
06 - Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
07 - Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
