Save to Pinterest 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 beloved family dish that always brings warmth and comfort to our table during the colder months.
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 to Pinterest This dish always brings our family together, sparking stories and laughter around the dinner table.
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
Save to Pinterest This dish is best enjoyed warm and fresh from the oven, bringing cozy comfort to any meal.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I substitute the ham for a vegetarian option?
Yes, you can replace ham with sautéed mushrooms or spinach to keep the layers flavorful while omitting meat.
- → What cheese types work well besides Gruyère?
Emmental or Comté cheeses are excellent alternatives that melt well and complement the dish's creamy texture.
- → How do I prevent the potatoes from sticking to the dish?
Grease the baking dish well with unsalted butter before layering to ensure easy serving and avoid sticking.
- → Is this suitable for gluten-free diets?
Yes, provided all ingredients are certified gluten-free, this dish can accommodate gluten-free needs.
- → What is the best way to serve this baked platter?
Allow it to rest five minutes after baking, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm, ideally with a crisp green salad.