Cheesey Potatoes ala Nellie

Ingredient

4 whole russet potatoes, scrubbed clean

2 Tbsp butter

2 c. heavy cream or half and half

2 Tbsp. flour

4 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 tsp. salt

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

1 c. Sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Spread butter to the bottom of a baking dish.

Slice potatoes lengthwise into strips (think French fry)

In a separate bowl, whisk together cream, flour, minced garlic, salt, and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. 

Place 1/3 of the potatoes in the bottom of the baking dish. Pour 1/3 of the cream mixture over the potatoes. 

Repeat this two more times, ending with the cream mixture. 

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. 

Remove foil and bake for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are golden brown and really bubbling. 

Add grated cheese to the top of the potatoes and bake for 3 to 5 more minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.