Pommes Dauphinoise

Mims & Squims's Note:

Tasty traditional French potato dish from the Dauphine in Savoy region, near the Italian border..tweaked for a lower fat diet

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 2 baking potatoes
• 1/2 tablespoon light margarine
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup light cream
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1/2 cup mild 2% cheddar cheese (grated)
• nonstick cooking spray

Directions:

1. Spray pyrex dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Peel potatoes and slice thinly.
3. Place potatoes, overlapping slightly, in single layer on bottom of dish. Sprinkle with salt & pepper.
4. Repeat layers until all potatoes are used.
5. In separate bowl, combine cream and milk and stir well.
6. Pour milk mixture over the potatoes.
7. Cook, uncovered, in microwave on medium 15- 20 minutes. (I usually have trouble with mine boiling over, so it helps to set it on a plate, from which I can pour the liquid right back in!).
8. Preheat oven to 350°F.
9. Sprinkle grated cheese over top of potatoes and cook 20 minutes until golden brown on top.