Piquant Potato Gratin - Pear Foods

Ingredients

• 1 lb. potatoes (3 medium size Russet potatoes or Idaho potatoes | washed and peeled)
• 2-3 quarts of water
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/4 c parmesan (grated cheese)
• 2 tbsp bread crumbs
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 3/4 tsp Pear Foods Piquant Peppercorn Spice Blend
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp Italian herb seasoning
• 1 c heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp salt (add to taste)