Funeral Potatoes

INGREDIENTS

3 1/2 lb

Yukon gold potatoes, (peeled and diced)

1 cup

milk ((use 1%, 2%, or whole milk))

1 cup

heavy cream

2/3 cup

sour cream ((can use low fat or fat free))

3 cloves

garlic, (optional)

1/2 tsp

dried thyme, (optional)

Salt and freshly cracked pepper

and 1/2 teaspoons TABASCO Sauce, (increase to personal preference up to 1 tablespoon!)

3 cups

sharp cheddar cheese, (freshly grated)

2 cups

coarsely crushed cornflakes (OR Panko breadcrumbs) ((measured after being crushed))

4 tbsp

unsalted butter