Potatoes au Gratin

Directions

1. Slice potatoes on a mandoline, about 1/8 inch thick, directly into cold water.  

2. Bring 1 quart of water to boil in saucepan, add potatoes, and boil just until potatoes are soft...about 3 minutes.

3. Drain potatoes.  In same saucepan, heat cream and milk, with the garlic, grated nutmeg, cinnamon leaf, salt, pepper, fresh thyme sprig...bring to a simmer, then turn off heat, and let the cream mixture sit to steep for about 15 minutes.

4. In an 8 inch square baking dish, begin layering potatoes.  Strain the cream mixture, then pour about 1/2 cup over the potatoes, and repeat until you have used all the ingredients.

5. Put baking dish into preheated 350 degree oven, and cook for about 1/2 hour.  Remove from oven, sprinkle the parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese on top, return to oven, and cook about 1/2 hour longer.

6. Let the potatoes sit for about 20 minutes before cutting into portions