Holiday Scalloped Potatoes

Instructions

1. Step
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add in the shallot and garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Add your Ontario milk, cream, salt, pepper and thyme. Then bring this up to a simmer, the sauce should start to thicken. Remove and discard the thyme sprig.
2. Step
   Once the sauce starts to thicken add in your grated cheese (reserving about 1/3 cup of cheese for later - just enough to cover the potatoes before baking). Stir until cheese is melted and remove from heat. Set aside.
3. Step
   Peel and thinly slice all of your potatoes to ensure even cooking. In a large bowl combine potatoes and sauce. Mix thoroughly so potatoes are coated.
4. Step
   In a large baking dish, begin layering the potatoes from the bowl. Pour any remaining sauce from the potato bowl over top once all potatoes are layered. Top with the remaining cheese.
5. Step
   Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and turn on your broil setting. Allow this to continue to cook uncovered for ten minutes or until the top becomes golden brown.
6. Step
   Top with chives and serve family style.