Name: Scalloped Potatoes And Ham
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. butter, softened -; 1 medium shallot, quartered -; 2 cloves garlic -; 1 1/4 c. heavy cream -; 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves -; 2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and sliced very thinly -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 12 oz. baked ham, sliced 1/4" thick -; 2 oz. Gruyère, finely grated -; 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan -; Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish -

Ingredients for - Scalloped Potatoes And Ham

1. 1 tbsp. butter, softened

2. 1 medium shallot, quartered

3. 2 cloves garlic

4. 1 1/4 c. heavy cream

5. 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves

6. 2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and sliced very thinly

7. Kosher salt

8. Freshly ground black pepper

9. 12 oz. baked ham, sliced 1/4" thick

10. 2 oz. Gruyère, finely grated

11. 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan

12. Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

How to cook deliciously - Scalloped Potatoes And Ham

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 2-qt. shallow oval baking dish or medium ovenproof skillet with butter. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, bring shallots, garlic, cream, and thyme to a simmer. Cook until shallots and garlic are very tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Scrape into a blender and blend until smooth.

2 . Stage

Spread 1/3 of cream sauce in bottom of baking dish and top with half of the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Top with half the ham, and another third of the sauce. Repeat with remaining potatoes, ham, and sauce. Cover dish tightly with foil.

3 . Stage

Bake until bubbly and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.

4 . Stage

Remove foil and top with Gruyère and Parmesan. Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden, about 4 minutes.

5 . Stage

Top with parsley and serve warm.