potatoes al gratin...

this recipe is so easy and simple and yet so decadent and delicious.  it is not figure friendly, so it is reserved for special steak dinners and guests only.

ingredients:

2 1/2 pounds potatoes
1 1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 1/2 t. crushed garlic
1 t. thyme
1 t. rosemary
4 oz gruyere cheese (grated)
salt and pepper to taste

how to:

combine cream, milk, and all seasonings in a sauce pan and warm through.

peel potatoes and slice about 1/8 inch thick.

 in a greased casserole dish, layer the potatoes and cover them with the creamy mixture.

add grated gruyere cheese on top and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 70 minutes or until mixture is bubbly, cheese is golden and potatoes are fork tender.