Gratin Dauphinois

INGREDIENTS

2lbs large potatoes
1 clove of garlic
2 oz grated parmesan cheese
½ pinch of thyme
½ pinch of nutmeg
1 oz butter
½ pint whipping cream
½ pint milk
Salt and pepper

METHOD

Peel the potatoesSlice them the thickness of a penny
Place them in a large pan
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, thyme and nutmeg
Add the butter, cream and milk
Add the clove of garlic
Bring to a gentle simmer
Simmer for 10 minutes
Add half the parmesan
Place inside an oven dish
Sprinkle with the rest of the parmesan
Cover with foil
Bake for 45 minutes at 200 °C
Uncover and return to the oven until golden brown
This gratin is the perfect accompaniment to all sorts of meat, poultry, and fish dishes