French Potato Dauphinoise

Thin potatoes baked in cream, garlic, and Gruyère until deeply golden.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds potatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 1/2 cups Gruyère
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Black pepper
• Pinch nutmeg

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Rub a baking dish with garlic.
3. Layer potatoes with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cheese.
4. Pour cream over all.
5. Bake covered 45 minutes, then uncovered 25 to 30 minutes until browned and tender.