Shredded Potatoes Au Gratin

By PamCallan

Ingredients

• 8 medium baking potatoes (3 1/2 pounds)
• 2 cups (8 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp butter or margarine, melted

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven, and cover with water.
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Drain and cool; peel and coarsely shred

Alternate 2 layers of potatoes and cheese in a lightly greased 2 1/2 quart casserole. Combine whipping cream and salt; pour over potatoes.
Sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and drizzle with butter.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.