1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs. potatoes
2 oz. butter
1 c. cream (1/2 fresh, 1/2 sour or 1 c. creme fraiche)
1 lg. clove garlic
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. grated Gruyere cheese (more if desired)

Slice potatoes into thin rounds. Melt butter and add cream, just long enough to heat gently. Cut garlic in half and rub inside of baking dish with cut halves. Add chopped garlic to cream mixture. Remove cream from heat, stir in most of the cheese (save some for sprinkling). Pour over potato slices and mix well.

Place entire mixture in baking dish with slices as flat as possible and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until slices are tender. About 10 minutes before removing from the oven, sprinkle remaining Gruyere over the top.

Makes an excellent accompaniment to baked fish or can be served simply with a lightly dressed green salad.