Potato, cheese, and ham terrines

For 4 servings:

• 400 g potatoes
• 100 g cheese (Emmental or Gruyère)
• 100 g cooked ham or 4 slices
• 2 eggs
• 50 ml fresh cream
• 20 g butter (or as needed to grease the molds)
• 60 g grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper: to taste
• Nutmeg (optional)
• Fresh thyme: to taste

Prepare the potatoes:

• Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash them in a bowl.

Mix the filling:

• Add the grated cheese, eggs, cream, salt, pepper, nutmeg (if using), and fresh thyme to the mashed potatoes. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Prepare the molds:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease four individual ramekins or cocottes with butter.

Assemble the terrines:

• Fill each cocotte halfway with the potato mixture.
• Place 3 slices of cheese, 1 slice of ham, and another 3 slices of cheese on top.
• Cover with another layer of the potato mixture.
• Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme over the top.

Bake the terrines:

• Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes, or until the surface is golden and the mixture is fully cooked.

Serve:

• Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
• Enjoy your potato, cheese, and ham terrines!