Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Place the melted butter, the cream, and the garlic in a jug or mason jar and mix until combined.

Step 3

Peel and slice the potatoes to 1/8-inch thickness.

Step 4

Spread 1/3 of the potato slices in a 7x11-inch baking dish.

Step 5

Pour 1/3 of the cream mixture over the potatoes.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Sprinkle the layers with 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese.

Step 8

Repeat the layers, starting with the potatoes, two more times, but do not add the final layer of cheese.

Step 9

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

Step 10

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

Step 11

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

Step 12

Let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 13

Serve.