Potatoes Au Gratin

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1/2 cup grated Gruyere
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Butter a 1 1/2 quart baking dish with about 1 tablespoon of the softened butter.

Arrange a layer of potatoes in the baking dish, and sprinkle some of the cheeses over them. Continue layering potatoes and cheeses until you've used them all, ending with a layer of potatoes.

In a small bowl, whisk the cream with the salt and pepper; pour this over the potatoes. Dot the remaining butter over the top and sprinkle with the paprika. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and golden brown on top. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.