6 Idaho baking potatoes
1 1/2 sticks butter
Salt and pepper
12-14 cloves garlic
1/2 c. heavy cream (optional)

Peel and thinly slice potatoes; keep in a bowl of water until ready to use. Butter a shallow casserole such as an au gratin dish. Drain and dry potatoes and arrange a layer in bottom of casserole. Season with salt and pepper; dot with butter and press 3-4 cloves of garlic over potato slices.

Add another layer of potatoes, more butter, seasoning and garlic until casserole is filled. Use cream, if desired. Cover; bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking until top layer is brown.