Swiss Potato Gratin

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   Wash potatoes well.

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   No need to peel them, unless desired.

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   Slice thin and drop into a pot of cold, salted water.

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   Place pot over high heat and bring to a boil.

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   Boil potatoes for 1 minute, drain, and rinse with cold water.

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   Drain again and pat dry.

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   In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta and parsley, and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

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   In another bowl, beat the egg slightly and add enough heavy cream to make 1 cup of liquid.

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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    Lightly butter a shallow, oval gratin dish (approx.

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    9 x 12 inches).

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    Arrange a layer of one-fourth of the potato slices in the dish, slightly overlapping them.

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    Dot with about one-third of the ricotta mixture; sprinkle with one-third of the Gruyere.

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    Repeat, using all of the ingredients and ending with a potato layer.

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    Gently pour the egg and cream mixture into the dish, lifting potato slices slightly with a fork, if necessary, to allow the cream to spread evenly among them.

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    Bake on the center rack of oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and the cheese is browned and bubbling.

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    Let sit for about 10 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.