Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　40 min

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 side-dish servings

　　1 1/2 lb medium yellow-fleshed potatoes

　　1 cup heavy cream

　　1 garlic clove, finely chopped

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　1/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (1 oz)

　　

Special Equipment

an adjustable-blade slicer; a 10-inch heavy skillet with a flameproof handle

　　

Step 1

Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F.

　　

Step 2

Peel potatoes and slice 1/8 inch thick, then toss with cream, garlic, salt, and pepper in skillet. Cover with foil and roast until potatoes are very tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and preheat broiler. Remove foil and sprinkle potatoes with cheese. Broil until top is browned, 2 to 3 minutes.