Gratin Dauphinois Aussie Style

A simpler and less expensive version of Gratin Dauphinois but a rich filling vegetable dish. Or can be served with a salad for lunch. If you are a garlic lover more cloves of garlic can be used. Cheddar cheese can be used instead of Gruyere cheese. Just put your own flair to this dish.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs potatoes
• 1  clove garlic, crushed
• 2 -3  ounces  softened butter
• 1  cup milk
•  grated nutmeg
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  grated gruyere cheese

Directions

1. Peel potatoes and slice thinly.
2. Rub a shallow ovenproof dish with crushed garlic, then butter the dish generously.
3. Arrange potato slices in layers in the dish.
4. Scald milk and add nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
5. Pour over potatoes in dish.
6. Sprinkle with cheese and dot with remaining butter.
7. Bake in a moderate oven for 40 to 50 minutes until potatoes are tender and golden.
8. Serve in the dish.