Peel and dice the potatoes into about 2-inch cubes.

Fill a pot with enough water to cover the potatoes by about an inch. Boil the potatoes until tender (about 15-20 minutes), then drain.

Add 2 tbsp of butter to a pan and melt it over medium heat.

Once the butter is melted, add in the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add the drained potatoes into the pan and begin to mash them together with the garlic butter.

Pour in 1/2 cup of the half and half, then stir the potatoes. Pour in the remaining half and half, and stir the potatoes until smooth.

Sprinkle in the salt and pepper. Stir.

Sprinkle in the cheese, and fold in.