====== Galway Blazers' Potato Gratin ======
  * 2 c. cream
  * 2 c. 2% milk
  * 2 c. thinly sliced leeks - approximately 2 large, white part only
  * 1 tsp salt
  * 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  * 3 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or russets) - peeled & cut into 1/4" slices
  * 8 thyme springs - whole & intact
  * 1 bay leaf
  * 4 garlic cloves, minced
  * cooking spray
  * 1 c. shredded gruyere cheese

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  - Smaller batch - see Potato Gratin Galway Blazers for 5lb version
  - Preheat oven to 375F
  - Place cream, milk, leek, salt, pepper, potato, thyme, bay leaf, and garlic in Dutch oven and bring to a boil
  - Cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 min or until potatoes are tender
  - Discard thyme and bay leaf.
  - Spoon half mixture into a 13x9 baking dish coated with cooking spray
  - Sprinkle with half of the cheese.
  - Top with remaining potatoes and remaining cheese.
  - Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown.
  - Stand for 10 minutes before serving


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  Serves: 8      Total cook time: 70
  Source: M fox hunting magazine summer 2013


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