Martha's Scalloped Potatoes

Martha's Scalloped Potatoes

from marthastewart.com

This scalloped potato recipe from Martha Stewart is a classic side dish for any holiday gathering.

Ingredients

  • 3 poundsyukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced paper thin
  • 2 ½ cupsmilk
  • 1 cupheavy cream
  • 1 clovegarlic, peeled
  • 3 tablespoonsunsalted butter, softened
  • 5 ouncesgruyere cheese, shredded
  • coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees with a rack set in the lower third of oven. Combine sliced potatoes and milk in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until potatoes are just tender, about 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Place a colander over a large bowl and drain potatoes, reserving milk. Add heavy cream to milk and stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Rub a 2 1/2-quart oval baking dish with garlic and 1 tablespoon butter. Arrange sliced potatoes, sprinkling cheese between the layers, in the baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and pour reserved cooking milk and cream mixture over.

  4. 4

    Transfer baking dish to oven and bake until cheese becomes deep golden brown and milk has reduced and thickened, 80 to 90 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.