Prepare the potatoes

• Peel the potatoes and slice them into thin, even rounds.
• Grease the baking dish with butter.

Make the cream mixture

• Warm the cream and milk in a saucepan with the minced garlic.
• Season with salt, pepper and grated nutmeg.

Assemble the gratin

• Layer the potato slices in the buttered dish.
• Pour the warm cream mixture over the potatoes.
• Scatter the grated cheese on top.

Bake

• Bake until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbling.
• Let it rest a few minutes before serving.