Cheesy Potato Bake

Method

• step 1

  Preheat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5.

• step 2

  Peel the potatoes, slice thinly, rinse under cold water.

• step 3

  Choose a pan large enough for all of the ingredients, then add the creme fraiche, bay leaf, pinch of salt, ground pepper and nutmeg. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the drained potatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.

• step 4

  Rub the base and sides of a large gratin dish with the garlic before adding the potato mixture, then smoothing the surface.

• step 5

  Finally add the Gruyere and bake for about 1 hour. Check that the potatoes are cooked through then serve hot.