Step 1

1 Position the rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees

Step 2

2 Lightly grease a 9-by-9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray

Step 3

3 In a medium bowl or a liquid measuring cup, combine the chicken broth, cream, mustard, salt, pepper and thyme

Step 4

4 Layer half the potatoes in the prepared baking dish

Step 5

5 Then sprinkle on half the cheese and pour in half of the liquid mixture

Step 6

6 Repeat with the remaining potatoes, cheese and liquid

Step 7

7 Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes

Step 8

8 Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 45 minutes or so, until the potatoes are tender (a knife should slide in easily) and the top is browned and crispy

Step 9

9 Let cool for 15 minutes before serving; and sprinkle with more thyme, if using

Step 10

10 NOTE: You can make this dish in a 9-by-13-inch pan

Step 11

11 You’ll get more crispy potatoes on top and a thinner layer of the creaminess, but it is just as good

Step 12

12 Bake just as directed