Le Gratin Savoyard
Source of Recipe
(adapted from A Treasury of Great Recipes)
Recipe Introduction
BOOK BY VINCENT PRICE
List of Ingredients
8 medium waxy potatoes
2 cups light cream
Butter
Salt & pepper
2 cups shredded gruyere cheese
(1/2 cup bread crumbs optional)Recipe
Slice the potatoes very thinly. Put into a saucepan of salted water to cover. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. In buttered oval baking dish, about 12 inches long, put a layer of ½ of the potatoes. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Top with 1 cup of the cheese. Cover with remaining potatoes. Add 2 cups light cream and rest of cheese. Bring to a boil over direct heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Run under broiler heat for 2-3 minutes until browned.