Ingredients
- 2 pounds white potatoes peeled and sliced thin
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup swiss cheese coarsely grated
- 1 cup boiling milk
Method
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Smear the inside of an oven safe baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter and minced garlic.
- Spread half of the potatoes over the bottom of the dish.
- Cover with half of the remaining butter, salt, pepper, and cheese.
- Arrange remaining potatoes over top.
- Cover with remaining butter, salt, pepper, and cheese.
- Pour on the boiling milk.
- Put dish in oven.
- Bake until potatoes are tender, milk is absorbed, and top is browned (about 30 minutes).
- Remove from oven and serve hot.
Source
Mastering the Art of French Cooking https://www.amazon.ca/Mastering-Art-French-Cooking-1/dp/0394721780