Parmesan Potato Gratin

ingredients

• 1 cloves of garlic, halved
• 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 tsp (4 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) white pepper
• 7 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) butter
• 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) vegetable stock

Preparation

1. Rub sides and bottom of 13- x 9-inch (3 L) glass baking dish with cut side of garlic; discard garlic. Grease dish; set aside.
2. In small bowl, combine cheese, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Using mandolin or slicer attachment on food processor, very thinly slice potatoes. Arrange one-third in overlapping layers in dish. Dot with one-third of the butter; sprinkle with one-third of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers once. Arrange remaining potatoes overt top, pressing lightly.
3. In microwaveable liquid measure, microwave stock at high for 2 minutes or until hot; pour evenly over potatoes. Dot with remaining butter; sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture.
4. Cover with foil; roast in 350°F (180°C) oven for 1 hour. Uncover and roast until tender and knife inserted in bottom pierces potatoes easily, 45 minutes. (Make-ahead: Let cool; cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Cover and reheat in 375°F/ 190°C oven for 30 minutes.)