White And Sweet Scalloped Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup leek, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
1/2 cup 35% cream
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 white potatoes, peeled
2 sweet potatoes, peeled
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
In a medium saucepan melt butter then cook leeks over medium heat until softened, about 3 minute Increase heat to medium-high, add cream, broth and thyme, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until liquid reduces to about 1 1/3 cups, about 5 minute Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Using a sharp knife or mandolin, thinly slice potatoes into rounds. In a 2-qt baking dish, starting with white potatoes as the base, alternately layer potatoes, switching directions for each layer. Pour sauce evenly over the potatoes and bake, covered with aluminum foil, 1 hour 30 minute Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20 minute.