Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

INGREDIENTS

5 cups

potatoes, peeled if desired and sliced thinly

large onion, chopped or sliced

1 cup

shredded cheddar cheese, divided

2 cups

milk

1 cup

cream (or another cup of milk)

1/2 cup

butter

1/2 cup

flour

2 tsp

salt, or to taste

1/2 tsp

black pepper, or to taste

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1/4 tsp

cayenne pepper (optional to taste)

Cooked ham (3 cups), or bacon (about 1 lb, cooked), etc. (optional if you wish to serve as a main dish)

Chopped green onion (optional)