Gratin Dauphinois

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1. 1Step 1: Peel and slice as thick as a coin a couple pounds of firm, not waxy yellow potatoes.
2. 2Step 2: Do not rinse them.
3. 3Step 3: Rub a gratin dish or oval baking dish with garlic and butter it.
4. 4Step 4: Lay down the potato slices in a rosette pattern, adding a little salt, grated nutmeg and bits of butter on top of each layer.
5. 5Step 5: Top with a bare layer (no salt, butter or nutmeg).
6. 6Step 6: Pour in heavy cream to come about three-quarters of the way up the potatoes.
7. 7Step 7: Bake for an hour at 350 degrees.
8. 8Step 8: Add another 1/3 cup or so of cream.
9. 9Step 9: Turn up the oven to 375 degrees.
10. 10Step 10: Bake till crusty golden brown on top, about another half hour.