Au Gratin Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 cup reduced-fat (2%) milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. coarse kosher salt
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• 2–3 cloves garlic, crushed using Garlic Wonder® Gadget
• 3 lbs./1.3 kg potatoes, peeled
• 2 cups grated cheese; cheddar, parmesan, or gruyere

Instructions

1. In base of Mix-N-Stor® Pitcher, whisk together milk, heavy cream, flour, salt, black pepper, and crushed garlic.
2. Assemble Mandoline with straight blade and set circular knob to #2. Attach a peeled potato to food guard and slide down Mandoline to slice. Cut large potatoes in half, if necessary, before attaching to a food guard for easier slicing.
3. In base of Chef Series II 4.3-Qt/4 L Sauteuse, spread an even layer of sliced potatoes.
4. Pour approximately 1 cup of milk mixture over potatoes. Repeat layering potatoes and milk until ingredients are used.
5. Preheat oven to 350° F/175° C.
6. Place cover on pan and put on stove over medium–high heat. Bring milk mixture to a boil, about 8–10 minutes.
7. Transfer pan with cover to the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
8. Remove cover and add cheese, bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender and cheese has browned.
9. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.