2 tablespoons butter, room temperature

6-7 small potatoes, scrubbed clean

1/2 cup whole milk

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3-5 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon salt

pepper

1+1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar (I used white cheddar)

fresh chives, thinly sliced

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a shallow baking dish and set aside.

Dice the potatoes. Place them in the buttered dish. Combine the milk and cream in a bowl. Add the flour, garlic, salt and pepper and whisk. Pour over potatoes.

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20-30 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese and bake for another 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Sprinkle on the chives and serve immediately.