To-Die-For Potatoes

The perfect savory flavor of potatoes elevated with the richness of butter and garlic.  No other dish can compete with this . . .

2 Tbsp butter, melted
1 1/2 cups cream, full fat
2 cloves garlic, minced

2 1/2 lbs starchy potatoes

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, optional

2 1/2 Gruyere or mozzarella cheese, freshly grated

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place the melted butter, the cream, and the garlic in a jug or mason jar and mix until combined.

Peel and slice the potatoes to 1/8" thick slices.

Spread 1/3 of the potato slices in a 9 x 13" baking dish,

Pour 1/3 of the cream mixture over the potatoes.

Sprinkle with 1/3 of the salt, pepper and thyme.

Sprinkle the layers with 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese. 

Repeat the layers, starting with the potatoes two more times, but do not add the final layer of cheese.

Cover the baking dish with a lid or foil and bake until the potatoes are soft in the center, about 1 hour 15 minutes.  

Remove the lid or foil and top the potatoes with the remaining cheese.  

Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 10 - 15 minutes.  

Let stand for 5 minutes.