Potato Gratin with Boursin

There is a cooking forum on the internet that has the highest quality participation I have yet to encounter. It’s members comprise a high number of professional chefs and caterers. This simple yet fabulously delicious side dish, compliments of Duchess, is an example of the wonderful cooking ideas I have discovered there.

salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter 9x13-inch baking dish with 2-inch-high sides. Stir whipping cream and Boursin cheese in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until cheese melts and mixture is smooth. Arrange half of sliced potatoes in baking dish. Generously season potatoes in dish with salt and pepper. Pour half of cheese mixture over. Arrange remaining potatoes atop potatoes in dish. Season again with salt and pepper. Pour remaining cheese mixture over potatoes.

Bake for 40 minutes. Remove and stir potatoes. Return to oven and bake until top is golden brown and potatoes are tender when pierced with knife, about 20 minutes (1 hour total.)