Potatoes Dauphinoise

Photo: flickr user @joefoodie

Ingredients

1 Clove garlic

1 tablespoon Butter

1 cup Milk

2 slcs Onion

1 Egg, slightly beaten

Salt, pepper, nutmeg

4 -(up to)

6 Potatoes

cup Grated Gruyere cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 F. Rub the interior of an ovenproof baking dish with the cut side of the garlic clove, then generously with butter. Scald the milk with the onion slices. Extract the onion and add the slightly beaten egg, stirring until well incorporated. Season with salt, pepper, and a dash of nutmeg. Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly into the vegetable dish.

Pour the milk and egg mixture over the potatoes. Cover with the grated cheese and dot with the remaining butter. Bake 45 minutes.

Serves 4.