White Potato Gratin

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Arrange potatoes, spoke fashion, on a piece of paper towel in oven. Cook at 100 percent power in a 650-to 700-watt oven for 10 minutes.

2. Step 2

   Remove from oven and allow to stand a few minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel with a small sharp knife and cut into ¼-inch slices.

3. Step 3

   Arrange about a third of the potato slices in a glass or ceramic oval dish (13 by 11 by 2 inches). Pour about a third of the half-and-half over the slices, and sprinkle on a third of the cheeses and some black pepper. Repeat layering twice.

4. Step 4

   Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent power for 5 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Remove from oven and allow to stand, lightly covered with a kitchen towel, for 5 minutes.