8 lb. baking potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 med. onion, diced
6 tbsp. butter
3 tsp. salt
1 tsp. white pepper
4 c. half and half cream
2 garlic cloves, bruised
2 bay leaves

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease two 13 x 9 inch glass baking dishes. Divide potatoes into 2 equal portions. In each baking dish, layer potatoes, sprinkling each layer with some diced onion, a few pieces of butter, salt, and pepper. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, scald cream with garlic and bay leaves. Remove garlic and bay leaves. Pour half the cream over each baking dish. Sprinkle tops with cheese. Cover and bake 1 hour. Uncover; bake 30 minutes more or until potatoes are tender. Makes 20 servings.