Emeril's Scalloped Russet and Sweet Potato Casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400'.

Step 2

Lightly grease a 13x9 baking dish with butter.

Step 3

Bring cream to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 4

Add potatoes, layering while dropping in cream.

Step 5

Add salt and pepper and stir well.

Step 6

(Add more cream if needed to cover potatoes).

Step 7

Lower heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 8

Remove from heat when potatoes are fork tender.

Step 9

With a large spoon, transfer potatoes to baking dish, making a even layer.

Step 10

Top with half the cheese and half cream from pan and continue layering with potatoes and cheese, ending with cheese.

Step 11

Top with of cream in pan, just enough to cover the potatoes. Discard any remaining cream.

Step 12

Place the baking dish on a baking sheet to keep from cream over flowing in oven.

Step 13

Bake 30 minutes or until brown and bubbly.

Step 14

Remove from oven and let sit 5 minutes before serving.