
Ingredients
6 total- 2 bulbs of garlic
- 300 ml of double cream
- 400 ml of whole milk
- 1 grating of nutmeg
- 1.5 kg of maris piper potatoes, peeled and sliced into 3mm thin rounds
- 100 g of gruyère, grated
Method
7 stepsStep 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/ gas 4. Wrap the garlic bulbs in kitchen foil, then place them in the oven and cook for 40 mins.
Step 2
Pour the double cream and milk into a saucepan. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Once the garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze out the caramelised pulp. Discard the skin.
Step 4
Add the garlic pulp to the cream pan along with the nutmeg. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 5
Tip the potatoes into the pan and cook for 10 mins until they are just tender. Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary.
Step 6
Pour the mixture into a rectangular baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 45 mins.
Step 7
Remove the dish from the oven and turn the temperature up to 200°C/180°C fan/ gas 6. Sprinkle the cheese over the top. Bake for another 15 mins until melted. Carve into squares and serve.