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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F
Step 2
Butter an 8 by 8-inch casserole dish using 1 tablespoon of the butter
Step 3
In a small pot, add the heavy cream, ½ teaspoon salt and sage leaves
Step 4
Bring to a simmer and steep for 10 minutes
Step 5
Meanwhile, peel and slice the potatoes 1/8 inch thick on a mandolin
Step 6
Begin to layer the potatoes on the bottom of the prepared dish, overlapping each slice by half
Step 7
When the first layer of potatoes is complete, season with salt and cayenne pepper and sprinkle with a third of the cheese
Step 8
Repeat two more times, ending with a final layer of just potatoes
Step 9
Strain the heavy cream and discard the sage
Step 10
Pour the heavy cream over the casserole, pressing the potatoes down
Step 11
Dot the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in pieces evenly over the top of the potatoes
Step 12
Cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven, lowering the temperature to 350°F
Step 13
Bake, covered, for 40 minutes
Step 14
Uncover and bake 20 minutes more
Step 15
Serve hot