Warm baked potatoes layered with cheese, ham, and herbs, delivering comforting flavors.
# What you 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 - 1 oz 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter a medium baking dish approximately 8x12 inches.
02 - Arrange half of the potato slices evenly in the dish. Distribute half the chopped onions, minced garlic, diced ham, and grated Gruyère over the potatoes. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and nutmeg.
03 - Add the remaining potatoes, onions, ham, and cheese to form a second layer. Repeat seasoning to enhance flavor.
04 - Pour heavy cream evenly across the assembled layers. Dot the surface with remaining butter pieces.
05 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes until partially cooked and flavors meld.
06 - Remove 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 as desired.
