Comforting French Potato Gratin

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
• 1 cups Gruyère cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons butter, for greasing

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
2. 02
   In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Heat over medium heat until warm, stirring occasionally. Do not boil.
3. 03
   Arrange half of the sliced potatoes in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
4. 04
   Pour half of the cream mixture over the potatoes, then sprinkle half of the grated Gruyère cheese on top.
5. 05
   Repeat the layering process with the remaining potatoes, cream mixture, and Gruyère cheese.
6. 06
   Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.
7. 07
   Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the potatoes are tender.
8. 08
   Allow the gratin to cool slightly before serving to allow the layers to set.