Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine the cream, the garlic, and the butter.

Step 3

Layer 1/3 of the potato slices in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 4

Pour 1/3 of the cream mixture over the potato slices in the baking dish.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the cheese.

Step 7

Repeat the layers twice, but do not add the final layer of cheese yet.

Step 8

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

Step 9

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

Step 10

Bake until the cheese is golden and bubbly, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 11

Let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 12

Sprinkle with the thyme and serve.