Potato Gratin

• Total Time: 1 hrs 45 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 eggs
• 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 6 large russet potatoes , peeled and cut crosswise into 1/16 inch thick slices
• 4 ounces gruyere cheese , grated
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions:

1. Position a rack in the center of an oven and preheat to 350°F.
2. Butter a shallow 2-quart ceramic baking dish.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cream, eggs, salt, pepper and nutmeg and whisk until just blended.
4. Add the potatoes and toss gently until evenly mixed.
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
6. Using your fingertips, spread the potatoes in an even layer, pressing them lightly so they absorb the liquid.
7. Sprinkle the cheese and then the parsley evenly over the top.
8. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and continue baking until the top is golden, the gratin is bubbling and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, 15 to 20 minutes more.
10. Let stand for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[Kimke]

These were wonderful. Very reminiscent of the scalloped potatoes that i grew up with--the cheese was an nice addition. Even better then next day!