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Gratin Douphinois
 
1 large garlic clove, peeled and minced
2 pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled, sliced 1/16th inch (6 cups)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/3 cups half and half
1 Tbsp cold butter
1/3 cup heavy cream
 
Preheat the oven to 325:. Butter a 2-quart oval dish 14x8x2 inches.
Scatter the minced garlic in the dish. Overlap 3 layers of potatoes
in the pan, sprinkling salt between each layer. Dribble in the half
and half, barely covering them.  Dot the top with butter. Bake in
the middle of the oven for 45 minutes. Pour the heavy cream on top
of the potatoes and tilt the pan to baste the top layer.  Bake for
45 minutes more, or until golden brown. Serves 4-6

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