Artichoke Gratin

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb artichoke
• 1  cup milk
•  butter (for pan)
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1  clove garlic, halved
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  freshly grated nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  white pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  grated gruyere

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Scrub artichokes, and slice 1/4 inch thick.
3. Bring milk and 1 cup water to a boil.
4. Reduce to a simmer, add slices, and cook until tender but crisp, 8 minutes.
5. Drain, and arrange in a buttered baking dish.
6. In a small saucepan, bring cream, garlic, nutmeg, salt and pepper to a boil.
7. Remove garlic, and pour mixture evenly over artichokes.
8. Sprinkle with cheese.
9. Bake in upper level of oven until bubbling and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.