Description
A comforting casserole with layers of tender potatoes, savory ham, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced ham
- 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Layer half of the diced ham and half of the chopped onion on top.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the layers.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients: potatoes, ham, onion, cheese, and seasonings.
- Pour the heavy cream over the entire dish, making sure it seeps through the layers.
- Dot the top with butter.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and the potatoes are tender.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses and add vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg