CHEDDAR CHEESE SCALLOPED POTATOES

3 large baking potatoes peeled, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
1/4 cup cooked country ham (1/4-inch dice)
3 shallots, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
salt to taste
cayenne pepper (to taste)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine all ingredients together. Adjust seasonings. Spread mixture evenly across the bottom of a medium glass baking dish. Tightly cover dish with foil. Place dish in a large ovenproof pan filled with water to 1/2-inch up the sides.

Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours or until potatoes are soft. Remove foil 15 to 20 minutes before taking potatoes out of oven to brown the top. Remove from oven and keep warm.

Servings: 4
Adapted from source: Dean Fearing