3lbspotatoes, peeled and sliced ⅛" - ¼" inch thick
1clovegarlic, peeled and cut in half
1¼cupheavy cream
1tablespoonbutter, salted
12oz.shreddedGruyere cheese
2teaspoonsground thyme,ground
1tsp.kosher salt
2tsp.black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350ºF
Butter baking dish; rub cut garlic clove around in the pan (bottom and sides)
1 tablespoon butter, 1 clove garlic
Slice potatoes into ⅛" slices; (see Recipe Notes)
3 lbs potatoes
Place two layers of potato slices in baking dish; add ¼ of the cheese; drizzle ¼ of the cream; lightly season with salt, pepper and thyme (See Recipe Notes)
Repeat the step above with a single layer of sliced potatoes, ending with cheese on the top layer
Cover dish tightly with foil and place on middle rack; bake for 50-minutes.
Remove from oven; turn oven setting to broil
Place uncovered dish under broiler for 5-8 minutes, or until the top begins to bubble and brown
Allow to sit for 5-15 minutes; serve with spoon or slice into 12-16 squares
Notes
Place sliced potatoes in a bowl of water to prevent browning; pat dry with paper towel before placing in baking dish
Substitute Swiss or Cheddar for Gruyere
Taste test for salt; this recipe uses salted butter, but you can use unsalted and season the dish to your liking
Seasoning the Layers:After each layer (potatoes, cheese, drizzle of cream) you'll want to lightly sprinkle salt, pepper and ground thyme to each layer. This amount will vary based upon the size of your baking dish, that's why there's no exact measurement of each in the recipe.Just LIGHTLY sprinkle each layer...and go easy on the salt, especially if you're using salted butter - Preparation for Large Groups:
If you're serving a large group, cut the cooked potatoes into 12-16 squares. This helps monitor portion sizes