Smoky Potato Gratin

1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup milk
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons adobo sauce
1 teaspoon mashed chipotle pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium-size sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium-size baking potato, peeled and thinly sliced

Sprinkle garlic in bottom of a buttered 11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish.
Whisk together whipping cream and next 6 ingredients.
Layer half of potato slices over garlic; top with half of cream mixture. Repeat procedure with remaining potato slices and cream mixture.
Bake, covered, at 350*F for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 more minutes or until gratin is golden brown. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Note: Canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce may be found in the ethnic section of the grocery

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