Food and Recipes Recipes Gruyère Scalloped Potatoes Be the first to rate & review! This recipe just took scalloped potatoes to the next level. By Jasmine Smith Jasmine Smith Instagram Jasmine Smith is a recipe developer and tester for Dotdash Meredith. She pursued her culinary passion and graduated with a B.A. in Culinary Nutrition at Johnson & Wales University. Following college, Jasmine worked on the line at multiple farm-to-table restaurants and was selected for the James Beard Foundation: Women in Culinary Leadership Program. In addition to her working in test kitchens, Jasmine is a freelance culinary producer for a variety of food festivals and non-profits. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on November 12, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photographer: Isaac Nunn, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 25 mins Servings: 8 Scalloped potatoes are already a Southern favorite side dish for potlucks and holidays, but this recipe takes the classic to the next level. These Gruyère Scalloped Potatoes bake in your trusty cast-iron skillet, which yields perfectly crispy edges and a melty center. Plus, you can serve these Gruyère Scalloped Potatoes family-style right from the skillet. A sprinkling of chopped ham on top adds welcome texture and a hint of saltiness. The real star of the show is the cream sauce that brings the whole dish together. Rich and luscious, it comes together with a few simple ingredients you probably have on hand, like heavy cream and chicken broth. A helping of nutty Gruyère cheese on top adds so much more flavor than your usual cheddar or Swiss. Whether you're looking for one more potato side dish to round out your Thanksgiving dinner, or you need a wow-worthy accompaniment to your supper club main dish, these Gruyère Scalloped Potatoes are a certified crowd-pleaser. Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 large shallot (2 ounces), minced (about ½ cup) ¾ cup heavy cream ¾ cup chicken broth ½ tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 ½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes (about 6 potatoes), cut into ⅛-inch-thick slices 2 ounces diced ham (about ½ cup) 3 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (about ¾ cup) Directions Preheat oven to 425°F. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium. Add shallot; cook, stirring occasionally, until shallot is translucent, about 2 minutes. Add heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium. Remove from heat, and stir in thyme, salt, and pepper. Shingle potato slices in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Pour heated cream mixture over potatoes, being sure to evenly distribute shallot. Sprinkle evenly with ham. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake in preheated oven 30 minutes. Remove foil, and sprinkle with Gruyère. Continue to bake until sauce has thickened and top is browning in spots, 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle with additional thyme leaves before serving. Rate it Print