Ingredients

8 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 1/4 cups Gruyere

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 cup Chicken stock

Preparation

Position rack in upper 1/3 of oven. preheat to 425F or 218C.

Generously butter 9 x 12 x 2 inch gratin or baking dish. (The larger the pan, the shorter the cooking time.)

Drain potatoes, pat dry and arrange 1/2 potatoes in dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 salt and pepper and cheese. Dot with 1/2 the butter. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Pour stock over top.

Bake until potatoes are tender and crisp. About 30 minutes.

NOTE: after slicing each potato, store in bowl of ice cold water until ready to use.