Potato Cake with Ham (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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2 cups of cooked ham, diced or sliced thin
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2 pounds of firm potatoes
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8 wedges of Laughing Cow cheese
→ Sauce and Topping
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A pinch of optional nutmeg
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1/2 cup of shredded Swiss cheese
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Butter to grease the baking pan
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 eggs
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1/3 cup of liquid heavy cream
# Let's Cook:
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Peel the potatoes and slice them into thin rounds using a mandoline or sharp knife. Cook them in boiling salty water for 10 minutes, just until they soften slightly. Drain them after cooking.
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Whisk the eggs and cream together in a mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using. Cut the Laughing Cow cheese into small pieces.
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Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a springform pan with butter. Layer ingredients starting with potatoes, followed by ham, then cheese. Repeat layers, making sure the final one consists of potatoes.
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Pour the egg-cream mixture over the layered ingredients. Sprinkle Swiss cheese on top and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown on the surface.
# Tips:
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Keeps fresh in the fridge for around 2 to 3 days
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Can be cooked ahead of time and warmed up later
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Pairs nicely with a simple green salad