Au Gratin Potatoes

Do you love cheese, potatoes, butter and cream? If so, this recipe is perfect for you! Au Gratin Potatoes are a great side dish to ham, chicken, and... okay, let's be serious. They are just perfect by themselves. (This picture is of the potatoes 2 days after they were made, and they still taste great!)

Ingredients:
1/2 big onion, chopped (or 1 small onion, chopped)
1/2 cup butter
Several Russet Potatoes
Whipping Cream (about 3/4 of a quart)
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste
*Optional: Garlic salt/powder to taste

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13 pan and set aside. Put chopped onion and butter into a bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes until onion is soft, then set aside. Peel and thinly slice potatoes. 
Layer the potatoes and butter/onion mixture in the pan. Add salt and pepper (and add garlic powder) to each layer. 
Pour whipping cream over the potatoes until the cream almost/barely covers the potatoes. Bake uncovered until potatoes are almost done (approx. 45 minutes) then add the cheese to the top and bake until done. 
Let sit for about 10 minutes (for cream to thicken more) before eating. 

Enjoy!