Yukon Gold and Sweet Potato Gratin

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 1/4 lbs yukon gold potatoes, rinsed
• 1 1/2 lbs red sweet potatoes, peeled
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup whipping cream

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Coat 13x9x2 inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons butter.

3. 3

   Thinly slice all potatoes.

4. 4

   Place overlapping in prepared dish.

5. 5

   Bring milk and next 5 ingredients to boil in saucepan, then pour over potatoes.

6. 6

   Dot with 2 Tbsp butter.

7. 7

   Cover with foil.

8. 8

   Bake until potatoes are tender and milk is almost absorbed, about 50 minutes.

9. 9

   Uncover potatoes, pour cream over, and dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.

10. 10

    Bake uncovered until top is golden brown in spots, about 25 minutes.

11. 11

    Cool slightly before serving.

12. 12

    Cover with foil.