Instructions: Butter the inside of a gratin dish. Place sliced shallots on bottom. Cover with half of the sliced yams, then place half the butter in thin pats over top and half the cheese. Dust with salt and pepper. Layer remaining yam slices over top, add butter, top with cheese and salt and pepper. Pour cream over top. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes.

This recipe yields 8 to 10 servings.

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