Scalloped potatoes

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

adjust an oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees

Step 2

melt the butter in a dutch oven over medium high heat. When the foaming subsides, add the onion and cook , stirring occasionally, until soft and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

Step 3

Add garlic, thyme, salt and pepper and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds

Step 4

add the potatoes, broth, cream and bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the potatoes are almost tender (a paring knife can slip into and out of a potato slice with some resistance) about 10 minutes. Discard the bay leavers.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to and 8 inch square baking dish or 1 1/2 quart gratin dish. Sprinkle evenly with the cheese. Bake until the cream is bubbling around the edges and top is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.