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Potatoes au gratin

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  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 sprig fresh sage
  • 2½ lb russet potatoes
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz sharp white cheddar, Swiss or Gruyere
  • 2 cloves garlic
In a small saucepan, add heavy cream, lightly twisted fresh sage and two smashed, peeled garlic cloves; heat slowly on the burner to infuse.
Peel the russet potatoes and slice them thin by knife, keeping each potato together; wash after peeling.
  • nutmeg
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper or white pepper
Season the infused cream with nutmeg, a good pinch of salt, black or white pepper and parmesan; mix with a wooden spoon.
Fan the potato slices out in the pan and pour over the cream; dot with pieces of butter.
  • butter
Cover with foil and bake at 375F for 40 to 45 minutes.
Uncover, top with a sharp cheese such as white cheddar, Swiss or Gruyere, and bake another 20 to 30 minutes until bubbly, golden and the potatoes are cooked through.
Topping with sharp cheese
Cool about 20 minutes so it sets before serving.
Letting it set and serving