Sweet Potato Gratin

Sweet Potato Gratin (can be made with all gold potatoes, too!)• 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lb.)• 2 large or 4-5 medium gold potatoes (about 1 3/4 lb.)• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided• 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt• 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded Gruyère (or Washington Crossing!) cheese, dividedPreheat oven to 400°. Cut sweet potatoes and russet potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick slices, using a mandoline or sharp knife. Toss together potatoes, 3/4-cup heavy cream, and salt in a large bowl. Transfer to a lightly greased 2-qt. gratin dish and spread potatoes into layers. Top with 1 cup cheese. Pour 3/4 cup more heavy cream over potatoes, and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover loosely with aluminum foil. Bake at 400° for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender and cheese is golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack; cool 5 minutes.[print_link]