Potato cake with ham and cheese

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 4 slices ham
• 2 tablespoons

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4.

Dry the sliced potatoes. De-rind the ham and cut into strips.

Melt the lard in a heavy, ovenproof pan, add the ham strips and cook until softened. Remove two-thirds. Add the potatoes in layers, interspersing with the removed h