Potatoes au Gratin

serves: 8

Ingredients:

2 1/4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick

2 cups whole milk

2 cups heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon white pepper, to taste

1 pinch ground nutmeg, to taste

6 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded

4 ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded

3 ounces Italian breadcrumbs

3 ounces unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

1.      Add the potatoes to the milk and bring to a boil. Simmer until the potatoes are just tender.

2.      Add the cream to the potatoes and season the potatoes to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.

3.      Layer the potatoes in a buttered baking dish, alternating them with the grated cheeses. Finished with cheese on top.

4.      Mix the bread crumbs with melted butter, and sprinkle over the top of the potatoes.

5.      Bake the potatoes in a 325°F oven, loosely covered, until the potatoes are cooked, about 30 to 45 minutes. Remove the cover and bake until the cheese is browned and the crust is formed.