Special Scalloped Potatoes

Yummy scalloped potato recipe featuring garlic and gruyere cheese. For budget reasons, swiss cheese can be substituted for the gruyere. The potatoes are sliced very thin, making it fairly quick to make and creating a delightful texture. The sweetness of the red potatoes is perfect with gruyere or swiss.

• Ready In: 1 hr 4 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  large garlic clove, minced
• 1  shallot, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  dried crushed red pepper flakes
• 3  tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1⁄4 cups milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups  whipping cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 1⁄2 lbs  red potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 1/8 inch slices
• 1  cup gruyere cheese or 1  cup swiss cheese, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Saute garlic, shallot, and crushed red pepper in butter over medium heat in a Dutch oven 2 minutes.
2. Add milk and next 3 ingredients, stirring well.
3. Add potatoes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Spoon into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.