Life-Changing Scalloped Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. If roasting the garlic, now's the time
3. Put cream in a large bowl and add goat cheese, a little bit at a time and stir really well to combine and sort of melt in
4. Then add salt, pepper, garlic paste, milk and chives - mix again to combine well
5. Start adding the potato slices, a little at a time to be sure they all get covered in the creamy, milky, goat-cheesy deliciousness
6. When all the potatoes have been added and covered in the business, put them into a 12 inch cast iron pan or baking dish, being sure to add any extra liquid
7. Cover loosely with foil and bake 45 minutes, then uncover and bake another 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, bubbly & amazing
8. Let rest about 10 minutes, then top with extra chives before serving

Roasted Garlic

1. Cut the top off the head of garlic so the cloves are exposed
2. Place it on a piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, then wrap loosely.
3. Roast until soft, golden, and fragrant, about 40 to 45 minutes
4. Let cool slightly, then squeeze the cloves into a small bowl and mash into a smooth paste

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