Scalloped Potatoes with Creme Fraiche Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 3 tbs unsalted butter
• 3 lbs potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Yellow Finn
• 3 cups half&half
• 1/2 cup creme fraiche
• 2 tbs flour
• 2 tsps chopped thyme
• 1/8-1/4 tsp ground mace
• Kosher salt & pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped chives