Recipe information
Yield
serves 4 to 6
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F, with the rack in the center. Generously butter a 9 × 12-inch glass baking dish. Peel the potatoes, and slice into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. Place the slices in a bowl of cold water as you go to prevent discoloration.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the garlic, milk, heavy cream, salt, nutmeg, and bay leaf. Bring just to a simmer over medium heat, and pour into the prepared baking dish. Discard the bay leaf.
Step 3
Drain the potatoes in a colander, and transfer to the baking dish. Using a large spoon, toss the potatoes with the milk mixture, pressing down gently to distribute the potato slices evenly. Season with pepper. Dot with butter, distributing evenly over the entire surface; sprinkle with the cheese.
Step 4
Place in the oven; bake until the potatoes can be pierced with a fork and the top is brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Serve immediately.
