Potatoes Alla Panna

Ingredients

Based on 4-6 servings per recipe.

• 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 pound potatoes
• 1/4 cup parmesan or asiago cheese, shredded
• 1 - 1 1/2 cups cream, heavy or whipping
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme or rosemary, crumbled or crushed

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Grease 9-inch square baking dish with butter, sprinkle garlic over butter.
3. Set aside.
4. Peel potatoes and slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
5. For the low potassium recipe follow these additional steps, otherwise continue to step 6
   1. Rinse potato slices and place in deep bowl.
   2. Cover slices completely with lukewarm water (use 10 times water to potatoes).
   3. Let stand 30 minutes to 1 hour.
   4. Pour off water, rinse slices, and pat dry.
6. Place single layer of potatoes in buttered dish, sprinkle potato layer with cheese.
7. Repeat until all potatoes and cheese are in casserole dish.
8. Pour cream to barely cover layers.
9. Sprinkle with crushed herbs.
10. Place casserole dish on sheet pan or directly on oven rack.
11. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
12. When done, top will be browned and cream will be thickened but still bubbling.