Creamy Potato Gratin | Mama's Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 1/2 pounds starchy potatoes, such as russet
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, optional
• 2 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese, freshly grated
• fresh herbs, optional, such as parsley, to taste, chopped, for garnish