Potato and Turnip Gratin

Made this for Juli's 30th and it has been a favorite since.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  cups  whipping cream
• 1  cup half-and-half
• 2  shallots, thinly sliced crosswise
• 1  large garlic clove, minced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 1  lb russet potato, peeled, cut into 1/6-inch-thick slices
• 1  lb turnip, peeled, cut into 1/6-inch-thick slices

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F Combine first 6 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to simmer. Remove from heat.
2. Arrange potatoes and turnips in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish, alternating and overlapping slightly. Pour warm cream mixture over. Sprinkle with pepper.
3. Bake until vegetables are tender and top is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly, then serve.