Potatoes au Gratin / Potatoes Dauphinoise

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Peel and slice the potatoes.

3. 3

   Grate the block of Gruyere cheese.

4. 4

   Prepare the casserole dish by slicing the garlic clove in half and rubbing the clove against the dish.

5. 5

   Grease the dish by rubbing a pad of butter over the dish to prevent the potatoes from sticking.

6. 6

   Pour heavy cream over the dish until the bottom portion of the dish is covered.

7. 7

   Layer with potatoes, then cheese, then heavy cream; sprinkle salt and pepper over each layer, then grate nutmeg over each layer.

8. 8

   Proceed layering the dish until all ingredients have been used, finishing with the cheese on top.

9. 9

   Place in the oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the top is browned and an inserted knife comes out easily.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.