Guyere Potato Gratin

By dmscott52

First made 5/2003. Very good.

Ingredients

• 1 T. butter
• 1 cup half and half or light cream
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne) can be omitted
• 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (about 4 medium)
• 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded (1 cup)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease shallow 2-quart gratin pan or ceramic baking dish with butter. Set aside.

2. In 3-quart saucepan, combine half and half, salt, and ground red pepper; heat to boiling over medium high heat. Add potatoes and cook 2 minutes or until half and half mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.

3. Transfer half of potato mixture to prepared gratin pan; sprinkle evenly with 3/4 cup Gruyere. Top with remaining potato mixture and remaining 1/4 cup Gruyere.

4. Bake gratin 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender and top is golden.