Kumara and pancetta gratin

Ingredients

850 g	Kumara, thinly sliced & peeled (Main)
8 pieces	Pancetta (Main)
1 to taste	Salt & freshly ground pepper
1 cup	Cream
⅓ cup	Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 180 degC. Layer the kumara, pancetta, salt and pepper in a 2 cup-capacity ovenproof dish and place on a baking tray.
2. Place the cream in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to the boil. Pour this over the kumara and bake for 20 minutes.
3. Sprinkle over the parmesan and cook for a further 10-15 minutes or until the kumara is cooked and the cheese is golden.

* This would be a great side dish for pan-fried steaks or roast chicken or pork.