2 lb floury potatoes
1 clove garlic
2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 oz butter
2 eggs
6 oz grated cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
salt; pepper
Peel the potatoes. Rinse and wipe them; and cut into very thin slices. Heat the milk with the nutmeg to just below boiling; allow to cool. In a bowl; beat the eggs and cream together. Add the salt and pepper. Gradually pour the lukewarm milk into the bowl while stirring. Rub the inside of a gratin dish with the garlic clove; then spread butter over it. Alternate layers of potatoes, cream mixture and grated cheese. Finish with a layer of cheese. Cook in a 350F preheated oven for 1 hour or until tender.
Makes 4 servings