Cacio E Pepe Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients 

• 3 pounds golden potatoes (approximately 6-7 potatoes)

• 170 grams grated Gruyère cheese (approximately 3/4 cup)

• 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

• 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper

• 3 tablespoons minced garlic (or 3 garlic cloves)

• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 1 and 1/2 cups half and half

• Salt to taste

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Directions

1.  Preheat oven to 400°

2. Thinly slice potatoes (I used a mandolin)

3. Add potatoes to a large mixing bowl and add half and half, gruyere, pecorino, pepper, garlic, salt

4. Mix so each potato slice is fully coated

5. Layer potatoes in a 10 x 6 or 9 x 13 inch baking dish

6. Pour excess cheese and cream mixture over top and sprinkle with thyme

7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour

8. Remove foil and bake for 30 minutes or until top is golden and crispy

9. Top with more fresh thyme and salt

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