Rich Scalloped Potatoes

These are one of my family's Favorites....

What you will need....

2 Tablespoons Unsalted butter
3 Cups of Leeks  Chopped white and pale green parts
2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/2 a Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
3 and 3/4 pounds Baking Potatoes
2 cups Shredded Gruyere Cheese
3 Cups Heavy Cream
a 9 by 13 inch baking dish

Now on to the how to....

1. Place the oven to 350 deg.  

2. In a large frying pan melt that butter over medium heat add the leeks and cook stirring occasionally untill tender about 7 mins Remove from the heat

3. Mix together the salt and pepper Peel the potatoes and thinkly slice into rounds spread one third of the ptatoes in an even layer in the prepared baking dish and season with aout one fourth of the salt mixture Top with one third of the Gruye and half of the leeks and season with about one third of the remaining salt mixture Top with one third of the Gruyere and half of the leeks and seasom with about one third of the remaining salt mixture as you go Finish with the remaining potatoes and Gruyere and season with the remaining salt mixture

4. In a small saucepan heat the cream over medium high heat until it is simmering Pour the hot cream evenly over the potatoes Cover tightly with aluminum foil and place the baking dish on a timmed baking sheet

5.Bake for 1 hr. remove the foil and continue baking until the potatoes ate tender coated with a creamy sauce and golden brown on top about 30 mins longer  let stand for about 5 mins