Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb. sweet potatoes (about 2 large)
• 1 1b. russet potatoes
• 1 cup grated Jarlsberg cheese, divided
• ¼ tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh thyme, divided
• ½ tsp salt, divided
• Fresh ground black peppe
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350° F.
• Grease a 12-inch ovenproof casserole dish.
• Scrub and peel the sweet and russet potatoes.
• Cut the potatoes into 1/8-inch thick slices.
• Place a single layer of potato slices in the prepared dish, alternating between the sweet and russet potaotes, overlapping them slightly.
• Top potato slices with half of the Jarlsberg, half of the thyme and half of the salt.
• Repeat layering with the remaining potato slices.
• Top the second layer with remaining Jarlsberg, thyme and salt.
• Sprinkle the pepper evenly over potato mixture. Pour cream over top to completely cover.
• Bake the dish until golden and cheese is bubbly, for about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

You can change the look and taste of the this dish by doing the following:

• Cut a small onion into thin slices and layer it in with the potatoes.
• Use only white potatoes and add 2 cups of broccoli florets.
• Add ¼ tsp of ground nutmeg with the thyme.
• Top the dish with sliced tomatoes before pouring the cream.
• Instead of Jarlsberg, try other cheeses such as Swiss, Cheddar or Monterey Jack.