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Perfect Potatoes au Gratin




4 whole russet potatoes, scrubbed clean

2 tblsp. butter, softened
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
2 tblsp. flour
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tsp. salt
freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated

Preheat oven to 400F.

Smear softened butter all over bottom of baking dish.

Slice potatoes and then cut slices into fourths.

In separate bowl, whisk together cream, milk, flour, minced garlic, salt, and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.

Place 1/3 of potatoes in bottom of baking dish.  Pour 1/3 of cream mixture over potatoes.  Repeat this two more times, ending with cream mixture.

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.  Remove foil and bake for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are golden brown and really bubbling.

Add grated cheese to the top of the potatoes and bake for 3 to 5 more minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Allow to stand for a few minutes before serving.

Delicious!

From the kitchen of Ree Drummond.
The Pioneer Woman
Photo credits:  Ree Drummond

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