"This ham, cheese, and potato casserole is made with cooked ham, thinly sliced potatoes, shallots, and cheese, layered in a cream sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon butter (1/2 oz), at room temperature, plus more for the baking dish
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3 shallots (about 4 oz), peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise
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6 ounces ham (either from a glazed ham or thickly sliced honey deli ham), cut into matchsticks or cubes
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1 garlic clove, crushed and peeled
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4 large Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 lbs)
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Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
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10 ounces Fontina, Comté, Swiss, or Gruyere cheese
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1 to 1 1/2 cups heavy cream