Potatoes au gratin is a decadent but easy-to-make dish to serve alongside roast, turkey, orprime rib.

When the gratin bakes, peek under the cheese.

If the potatoes seem dry, just pour a little cream into the dish in the oven.

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Butter a large (3-quart) shallow baking dish.

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In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and breadcrumbs together until combined.

Stir in 3/4 cup of the grated cheese.

In a large pot combine the heavy cream, milk, salt, pepper, and thyme.

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Add the potatoes and onions.

Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often to separate the slices.

Boil for about 1 minute, or until the potatoes release some of their starch.

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(You will see the cream thicken slightly.)

Remove the pan from the heat.

Sprinkle the cheesy buttered breadcrumbs over the potatoes.

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Check the gratin at the 40 minute mark.

If the top isnt brown at the 40 minute mark, continue baking uncovered until it is.

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