Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced 1/8 inch (mandoline)
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 1 cup Gruyère, grated
• Salt, pepper
• Butter for dish

Method

1. Simmer cream, milk, garlic, thyme, nutmeg 5 min.

2. Layer potatoes in buttered dish, seasoning each layer. Pour cream over.

3. Top with Gruyère. Cover with foil, bake 375°F for 45 min.

4. Uncover, bake 20 min until golden. Rest 10 min.

What You're Practicing

• Same technique as gratin dauphinois — the names are often used interchangeably.
• Mandoline slicing is essential for even layers and even cooking.