Description
Potatoes Au Gratin with Ham is a creamy, cheesy casserole that brings comfort to any table. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes are combined with savory ham and a rich cheese sauce, all baked to golden perfection. This dish not only tantalizes the taste buds but also evokes warm memories of family gatherings. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or festive celebrations, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for five minutes.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the baking dish followed by half of the diced ham and half of each cheese. Pour half of the cream sauce over layers. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; uncover during the last ten minutes to brown the topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg