Scalloped Potatoes

Total cooking time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Preheat oven: 350 degrees

Ingredients:

·        1 large clove garlic, minced

·        1 shallot, chopped

·        ½ t. dried crushed red pepper

·        3 T. butter, melted

·        1¼ c. milk

·        1½ c. whipping cream

·        ½ t. salt

·        ¼ t. freshly ground pepper

·        2½ lbs small baking potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8-inch slices

·        1 c. shredded gruyere cheese

·        ¼ c. freshly grated parmesan cheese

·        ½ t. Hungarian paprika

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. In a large Dutch oven, sauté garlic, shallot, and red pepper in melted butter about 2 minutes.  Add milk, cream, salt and pepper, stirring well.
3. Add potatoes to milk mixture, stirring to coat potatoes well, and bring to a boil over medium heat.  Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
4. Once the mixture begins to boil, spoon into a lightly greased 12x8x2-inch baking dish.  Sprinkle with cheeses and paprika.
5. Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.  Allow to sit 15 minutes before serving.