Instructions: Combine potatoes and garlic in wide, deep saucepan. Add salt, thyme and milk to cover. Bring to boil over medium heat, cover and reduce heat, watching carefully, until potatoes are fairly soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Lightly butter heavy gratin dish. Starting with smallest potato pieces or those that have broken, cover bottom of dish with potatoes.

Layer remainder of potatoes in overlapping pattern over top, not much more than 1" deep. Pour just enough milk over to moisten well and dot with butter. Bake at 350F. 1 hour or until well browned and crusty.

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