Potatoes and Carrots in Cream (Pommes de Terre et Carottes a la Creme)

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Preheat broiler to high.

2. Step 2

   Trim carrots and scrape. Cut each into eighth-inch thick rounds; there should be 1¾ cups.

3. Step 3

   Peel potatoes and, using knife or a food processor, cut into thin slices, each about sixteenth of an inch. As potatoes are sliced drop into cold water to prevent discoloration. Drain. There should be about 4 cups.

4. Step 4

   Bring milk, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg to boil in skillet. Add potatoes and carrots. Stir. Let simmer, stirring often, 25 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Turn potato and carrot mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and run under broiler until nicely browned on top. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.