Rich Scalloped Potatoes with Ham and Goat Cheese

For the Rich Scalloped Potatoes with Ham and Goat Cheese

The goat cheese and garlic paste are the hidden treasures of this bounty, infusing the dish with a creamy, rich flavor. Slicing the potatoes thinly is a critical task, ensuring they cook evenly to a tender, seaworthy texture.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds gold potatoes, sliced 1/8 inch thick
• 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
• 4 ounces soft goat cheese
• 2 ½ tablespoons roasted garlic paste
• 1 ½ cups whole milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
• 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 to taste salt
• 1 to taste pepper
• ¾ pound sliced ham, cut into bite-sized pieces (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy whipping cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and soft goat cheese until the goat cheese is mostly broken up and the mixture is well combined.
3. Whisk in the roasted garlic paste.
4. Add the whole milk and chopped chives, then mix thoroughly.
5. Season the liquid mixture with 1.5 teaspoons of salt and 1.5 teaspoons of pepper, or to your liking.
6. Gently add the thinly sliced potatoes to the cream mixture, a little at a time, tossing as you go to ensure they are all evenly coated.
7. Butter a cast iron pan or 9x13-inch baking dish.
8. Arrange a single layer of potatoes on the bottom of the pan. If using, top with a layer of the bite-sized ham pieces.
9. Continue layering the potatoes and ham until all the ingredients are used.
10. Once layered, pour the remaining cream mixture evenly over the top of the potatoes.
11. Bake for 1 to 1.25 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Prep: 20 min • Cook: 1 hour 15 min • Wait: No time