Countryside Creamed Potatoes

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Pinion Estate in Mesquite, Texas in 1994.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons butter
 * ¾ cup heavy cream
 * ¾ cup milk
 * 5 medium potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Melt butter in medium-size heavy skillet then add cream and milk.
 * 2) Heat but do not boil.
 * 3) Slip potato slices into hot cream one at a time until evenly distributed.
 * 4) Season with half the salt and pepper then simmer for 30 minutes.
 * 5) Turn potatoes carefully and season with remaining salt and pepper then simmer 30 minutes longer.