INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp
butter plus a pat for greasing the pan
3 tbsp
flour
1 clove
garlic, cut in half
6
medium potatoes, peeled and sliced about 1/16-inch (use a mandoline, seriously)
1 1/2 cups
heavy cream
1 cup
rich chicken stock
1 cup
Gouda, shredded (don't use smoked gouda as it doesn't melt well) -or- Fontina
1 cup
grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
pepper
salt & pepper to taste for the sauce