4 lg. potatoes, pared
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. salt
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 3/4 c. milk
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tsp. salt
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 c. buttered bread crumbs

Slice potatoes about 1/4 inch thick into heavy saucepan with the water and salt. Cover tightly. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cook for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy saucepan. Stir in flour. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, salt and garlic.

Fold sauce into potatoes. Turn into buttered 1 1/4 quart baking dish. Top with buttered crumbs. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and top is slightly browned.