TWO-POTATO GRATIN

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This simple recipe allows the richness of potatoes and cream to shine through unadorned, and it is easily assembled. A gratin dish is not necessary; try using a cast-iron skillet. (For everything you need to know to make perfect potatoes, visit our potato guide.)

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

Unsalted butter for gratin dish
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 tablespoon chopped thyme
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Butter a medium gratin dish. Line bottom with a layer of Yukon Gold potatoes. Sprinkle with a little thyme and nutmeg. Season lightly with salt and pepper, and pour over a little cream. Add a layer of sweet potato slices, and repeat with the thyme, nutmeg, salt, pepper and cream. Continue layering, ending with sweet potatoes, thyme, nutmeg, salt, pepper and cream.
Bake in oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Cover with aluminum foil if top gets too dark.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 455, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 674 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams