Big Daddy's Garlic-Cheese Mashed Potatoes

This is SO good. A recipe from the 2008 Next Food Network Star, Aaron McCargo Jr. The recipe as it is published on the FN website has a couple typos in the ingredient quantities. I'll post my corrections here.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 4-6

Ingredients

• 3  lbs  red potatoes
• 1  cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 6  garlic cloves, smashed
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, shredded
•  pepper, to taste
•  salt, to taste

Directions

1. Wash red potatoes well, as you will leave the skin on. Quarter the potatoes and cover with water. Boil until fork tender. Drain the water, and place potatoes back into pan.
2. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream, butter and garlic. Bring to a light simmer then turn off the heat and add to the potatoes.
3. Mash potatoes, and add salt & pepper to taste.
4. Add the cheese and mix.