Boursin Potatoes

INGREDIENTS

3 cloves

garlic, minced

1/2 tsp

salt

8 oz

cream cheese

1/4 cup

butter

2 tbsp

finely chopped parsley

to 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper

2 cups

heavy cream

2/3 cup

homemade Boursin cheese (recipe above) or one 5-ounce package Boursin cheese with cracked black pepper

2 tbsp

minced shallots

1 clove

garlic, minced

2 1/2 lb

red new potatoes, scrubbed and cut 1/4-inch thick slices

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp

chopped chives

2 tbsp

chopped parsley