Perfect Au Gratin Potatoes
Ingredients:
2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
Salt
1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup melted butter, unsalted
1 cup cream, I prefer heavy cream
Directions:
1. Grease a 9 inch pie plate or other baking dish of similar size. Set aside.
2. Wash the potatoes, and place in a large pot. Fill with water until just barely covering potatoes.
3. Place pan on stove and cook over high heat until boiling, then reduce heat to medium heat for about 40 minutes, or until a fork inserted easily goes through to the middle of the potato.
4. Drain the water and place the potatoes on a cutting board.
5. Using a paring knife and a dishcloth, peel the potatoes, and slice thin. Place about half of the potatoes in the prepared dish for baking.
6. Generously salt the potatoes. Sprinkle about 1/2 of the cheese on the potatoes, and drizzle about half of the butter on as well.
7. Continue to slice the potatoes and place on top of the potatoes in the pan. Sprinkle with additional salt, cheese and drizzle with remaining butter.
8. Finally, drizzle the cream on top and around the edges of the potatoes in the dish.
9. Bake in a 375 degree oven on top third of oven for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
