Potatoes au Gratin Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 1/2 cups organic heavy cream (buy pasture-raised if you can - Organic Valley is a good bet if you don't have a local source)
- 1/4-1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground white pepper (if you have it)
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled and cut in half
- Butter to grease the gratin dish
- Several branches of fresh thyme, washed
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