Potato and Jalapeno Gratin

Ingredients

• 1 pinch pepper black to taste
• 2 cups gruyere cheese shredded
• 2 cups cup heavy whipping cream 
• 3  jalapeno minced seeded (wear gloves)
• 1 tablespoon paprika 
• 2 pounds baking potatoes peeled sliced

Equipment

• oven
• baking pan
• casserole dish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Spread 1/4 of the sliced potatoes into the bottom of the casserole dish, followed by 1/3 of Gruyere cheese, and about 2 tablespoons of minced jalapeno peppers.
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat the layers 2 more times; top casserole with last 1/4 of the sliced potatoes.
4. Pour the cream evenly over the casserole.
5. Sprinkle top with paprika.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole has browned and the potatoes are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.