Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped onions
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) minced garlic
  • 2 cups (475 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) pepper
  • 1/8 tsp (1 ml) grated nutmeg
  • 1 lb (.5 kg). all-purpose or baking potatoes (russet), peeled and sliced 1/8" thick
  • 2 cups (475 ml) grated Gruyere cheese
  • 1 lb (.5 kg). rutabega, peeled and sliced 1/8" thick

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees (200 C.).
  • Heat butter in a small pan.
  • Add onions and garlic and saute briefly to soften.
  • Combine the mixture with the cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Spread half the potatoes in an 11" x 7" baking pan.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 cup (125 ml) of the cheese.
  • Spread on half the rutabega followed by another 1/2 cup (125 ml) of cheese.
  • Top with the remaining potatoes, another 1/2 cup (125 ml) of cheese and ending with the rest of the rutabega.
  • Pour the cream mixture over all and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Sprinkle on the remaining 1/2 cup (125 ml) of cheese and bake 10 minutes more, or until most of the cream is absorbed and the vegetables are tender.