Ingredients

4 medium potatoes(about 1 1/2 lbs.)

1 clove garlic (cut into halves)

1 tsp. margarine or butter

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 1/2 cups shredded gruyere cheese (6 oz.)

2 eggs

1 2/3 cup half and half

1 Tbsp. butter or margaring

Preparation

Cut potatoes into enough thin slices to measure about 4 cups; rub oblong baking dish (10x6x1 1/2 ins. with cut garlic clove; brush with 1 tsp. margarine. Arrange potatoes in 3 layers in casserole, sprinkling each layer with 1/3 of the salt, nutmeg, pepper and cheese. Beat eggs and half and half ;pour over potato slices. Dot with 1 Tbsp. margarine. Cook uncovered in 350 oven until potatoes are tender and top is golden brown, about 1 hr.