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Cheesy potato and gammon bake in a rectangular Staub oven dish with a bowl of green beans and broccoli on the side.

Cheesy Potato and Gammon Bake

By: Deborah
This cheesy potato and gammon bake is the ultimate comfort food – tender layers of potato, cheese and gammon baked in a creamy sauce until golden and bubbling. Perfect for family dinners or using up leftover gammon. 
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 40 minutes
TOTAL: 55 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: British
Servings: 4 people
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 25 g (0.9 oz) butter for greasing
  • 900 g (2 lb) potatoes (eg: Maris Piper or King Edward) peeled and finely sliced (approx. 5mm)
  • 1 onion (approx. 150g) finely sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely sliced
  • 700 ml (3 cups) milk (I use semi-skimmed)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 350 g (12.3 oz) leftover cooked gammon thinly sliced or shredded
  • 120 g (4.2 oz) cheddar grated (see Notes)
  • 200 ml (⅞ cup) double cream (I use Elmlea to reduce calories!)
  • pinch of ground nutmeg
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to gas 5, 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Lightly grease a medium ovenproof dish with the butter. Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan with the onion and garlic and pour over the milk. Season with 0.5 tsp salt, stir gently to mix and submerge the potatoes and onions under the milk. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer enough potatoes and onions to make an even layer in the dish, leaving the milk in the saucepan. Add a layer of the gammon and a sprinkle of cheese. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, you should have 3 layers, finishing with ham and a sprinkling of cheese.  

  • Stir the cream and nutmeg into the infused milk mixture. Check the seasoning and add, to taste, if required.  Pour the mixture over the potatoes. Bake for 30 minutes until golden and bubbling. Serve with your choice of vegetable side dishes and maybe some crusty bread to mop up the sauce!

Notes

  • Use up leftover cheese from the festive season, if you like.   If the type of cheese doesn’t grate, chop it into pieces for scattering at Step 2.
  • Optional variations:
    • Use a mix of milk and crème fraiche for a lighter texture.
    • Use leeks instead of onions
    • Add peas or sweetcorn for colour and freshness.
    • Mix in blanched broccoli florets.
    • Stir in a teaspoon of Dijon or wholegrain mustard into the sauce.
    • Add smoked cheese or a pinch of smoked paprika.
  • This cheesy potato and gammon bake recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people. Use a large ovenproof dish if doubling the recipe.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 726kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1704mg | Potassium: 1596mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 822IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 523mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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