Servings: 4 servings

10 medium potatoes, about 2 lbs 10 medium potatoes, about 2 lbs
1½ tsp salt 1½ tsp salt
dash black pepper dash black pepper
dash grated nutmeg dash grated nutmeg
2 cloves garlic, pressed 2 cloves garlic, pressed
1½ cups whipping cream 1½ cups whipping cream
⅓cup milk ⅓cup milk

Peel and slice potatoes thinly. Use a food processor if available.
Lightly grease an ovenproof casserole. Layer potato slices in casserole, sprinkling each layer with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Press garlic over mixture. Add cream and milk. You may prepare ahead of time up to this step.
Back at 400 degrees for about 40 minutes or until potatoes are soft and creamy and golden brown on surface.

Prep: easy. Cost: inexpensive. Prep time: 1 hour total; 40 minutes baking time. Oven temp: 400 degrees-middle rack. Good served with: Any roasted meat, poultry or broiled fish. Serve with red or white wine, depending on whether meat or  fish is main course. Beer or mineral water are other alternatives. Tips: Omit milk and use 1 1/2 cups half-and-half instead of whipping cream for a leaner gratin.  Prep: easy. Cost: inexpensive. Prep time: 1 hour total; 40 minutes baking time. Oven temp: 400 degrees-middle rack. Good served with: Any roasted meat, poultry or broiled fish. Serve with red or white wine, depending on whether meat or  fish is main course. Beer or mineral water are other alternatives. Tips: Omit milk and use 1 ½ cups half-and-half instead of whipping cream for a leaner gratin.