3 pounds large large baking potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
salt and pepper to taste
1 small onion, chopped
garlic powder to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place baking potatoes in a shallow baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine cheese, salt, pepper and onion. Mix well. Press potatoes into the bottom of the baking dish.
Bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven.