->Potatoes Dauphine 03 <-

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

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.

350F preheated oven for 1 hour or until tender.

4 servings