Classic Potato Gratin Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp butter, softened
1 garlic clove, cut in half
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups cream
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg
3 lbs russet potatoes (about 6 medium, scrubbed)
2 cups parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Coat bottom and sides of 10-12C casserole dish with butter (aprox sizes would be rectangular 9 x 13 or oval 10 x 15 ) the dish can be ceramic or glass, and the sides should be 2-3 high though deeper will work as well, just not be as full looking.
Rub the cut side of the garlic clove over the bottom and sides of dish.
Place garlic, half and half and cream in a lg. pot.
Add the salt, pepper and nutmeg (any proportion of half and half and cream can be used, even all all of one or the other, these 4C make a very creamy Gratin. You may use up to 1/2 C less if you would like).
Peel a potoato and slice into 1/16 thick slices by hand or with a mandoline.
Place slices directly into the cold cream mixture.
Peel and slice the next potato, add to the cream, and repeat with the remaining potatoes.
Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring almost constantly.
Keep at a low simmer for 5-6 min, stirring, until the mixture thickens.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2C Parmesan.
Pour into prepared dish, spreading evenly.
Sprinkly remaining 1/2C parmesan over the top and place into oven.
Bake about 40 Min until mixture is bubbly and the top is a deep golden crusty brown.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for at least 20 min to set.
The gratin will still be warm and hour out of the oven, and can be kept ready to serve in a gently warm oven.
Refridgeate left overs and reheat in the oven or microwave to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	439.39 Kcal (1840 kJ)
Calories from fat	204.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.75g	35%
Cholesterol	69.31mg	23%
Sodium	1037.25mg	43%
Potassium	1126.87mg	24%
Total Carbs	41.74g	14%
Sugars	1.96g	8%
Dietary Fiber	3.43g	14%
Protein	18.28g	37%
Vitamin C	14.9mg	25%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	436.6mg	44%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	137.64 Kcal (576 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.13g	35%
Cholesterol	21.71mg	23%
Sodium	324.93mg	43%
Potassium	353mg	24%
Total Carbs	13.07g	14%
Sugars	0.62g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.08g	14%
Protein	5.72g	37%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	25%
Iron	0.6mg	11%
Calcium	136.8mg	44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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