Gratin Dauphinois

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chives chopped
• 1 clove garlic peeled halved
• 1 cup gruyere cheese grated
• 3 cups heavy cream 
• 6  russet potatoes with a knife) peeled cut into 1/ slices (on mandoline or
• 8 servings salt and pepper freshly ground

Equipment

• baking sheet
• sauce pan
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Bring 2 cups of the heavy cream to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
3. Add the potatoes, salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
4. Rub the cut side of the garlic clove on the bottom and sides of an 8-inch casserole or baking dish.
5. Add the potatoes and cream and top with the remaining cream and Gruyere cheese.
6. Sprinkle chives over top, if using.
7. Bake on a baking sheet until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.