BEST SCALLOPED POTATOES

Best Scalloped Potatoes


2 ½ lbs potatoes
½ cup chicken stock
1 ½ cups cream
1 clove garlic
1 bay leaf
1 large leek or white onion
1 cup Gruyere or Swiss cheese
salt and pepper
nutmeg


Preheat oven to 350 degrees


In a saucepan combine ½ cup chicken stock, 1 ½ cups cream, 1 clove garlic crushed, and 1 bay leaf. Just bring to a boil and remove from heat to steep while preparing potatoes.

Peel and slice 2 ½ potatoes and parboil for about 5 minutes. Thinly slice leek or onion.

Layer in casserole

1st layer – potatoes, onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg
2nd layer – potatoes, onion, salt, pepper, nutmeg
3rd layer – potatoes, salt, pepper, nutmeg

Pour cream mixture over and top with ½ - 1 cup of grated cheese. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes until brown and bubbly.