Potato Tomato Gratin

Ingredients

• 2 lb / 900 g Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced 1/8 inch thick
• 3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced and blotted dry
• 1 clove garlic, halved
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 cup shredded Gruyère or cheddar

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Rub a 9-inch baking dish with garlic and butter.

2. 2

   Layer half the potatoes, tomatoes and seasoning; repeat.

3. 3

   Pour cream evenly over the layers and cover tightly with foil.

4. 4

   Bake 40 minutes; uncover, add cheese and bake 18–20 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is browned.

5. 5

   Rest 10 minutes before serving.