1 1/2 cups cream
2 minced garlic cloves
2 T. melted butter
2.5 lbs. potatoes
1 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
2 1/2 cups gruyere cheese, grated
2 t. fresh thyme
Preheat oven to 350.
Mix butter, cream and garlic together until combined.
Peel and slice potatoes to 1/8" thick. Spread 1/3 potatoes in baking dish, pour over 1/3 cream mixture, scatter with 1/3 of the salt, pepper and thyme. Sprinkle with 3/4 cups of the cheese. Add second and third layer but do not finish with cheese on the top layer. Cover and bake with file for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until the potatoes in the middle are soft. Remove foil, top with remaining cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes longer until golden and bubbly. Allow to rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
