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Why not make your next dinner party or family gathering a little easier for you? We all want to make an impression when it comes to serving a beautiful dinner, and side dishes are no exception. A filling flurry of creamy crispy potatoes swimming in a velvety cream sauce – now, that’s what I call a crowd-pleaser! This dish is easy to prep, and bakes to perfection.

This recipe serves 6-8, depending on how hungry your guests are! Although, they’ll probably go for seconds even if they already feel stuffed – just because these delicious potatoes are so hard to resist. My Mom used to make these for our family reunions and they were always such a hit! There was no way we would ever have leftovers, which was a shame. I would have loved having these for lunch the next day (I highly recommend making double batch!)

This might seem like a lot of work, but if you’re using a mandolin slicer, it will be a breeze. I bet, though, that your family is willing to help you with the prep work as soon as you mention you are making this dish.

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes.

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Quick tip: If you want to save even more time, use frozen, sliced potatoes.

This French Onion Soup Stuffed Meatloaf recipe is about as far from boring as you can get, for a ground beef-based main course! It’s basically meatloaf au gratin and a rich onion soup rolled into one really hearty recipe – filling enough for a big family meal but gourmet enough to serve for company.

If you and your family think that meatloaf generally equals “blah” or “boring,” you’ll be in for a pleasant surprise if you give this recipe a try. It’s loaded with cheese and savory flavor and manages to be gourmet and hearty comfort food at the same time. With carefully chosen side dishes you can turn this into a festive meal – and your guest will think you have secretly hired a chef!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Cupcakes & Kale Chips

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Quick Tip: Use ground turkey in place of ground beef for a healthier version if you prefer.

These Chicken & Broccoli Stuffed Shells make for a rather filling and well balanced meal, and you can make them well under an hour and on a budget–for roughly $9.25 for six servings. That makes it perfect for those rather strained and hectic weeknights.

I enjoy my chicken and pasta dishes, but I am an especially big fan of both when I am on a bit of a tight budget or pressed for time. They combine nicely with cheese and a good helping of veggies in this simple but hearty casserole. 

Recipe and photo courtesy of Po’ Man Meals

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I’m bringing another cheese-rich casserole to your kitchen today.  And believe it or not, this Cauliflower and Pepper Casserole is savory, low-fat, AND healthy!  Use it as a central part of a vegetarian meal or as a fancy side for something more meat-centric. Not bad for a half-hour wonder!

Cauliflower really is a sorely underused vegetable.  I really like how it complements the other veggies here, and of course all of that yummy cheese ties them all together nicely. You can make this dish even healthier by adding more of your favorite veggies. Or if you have someone in your family (like my husband), you could always add some ground beef to this casserole to make it more filling. It’s delicious any way you make it, and after the first bite they’ll want you to make this every week!

Recipe courtesy of  Food.com; photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes.

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Quick tip: Add ground beef if you want to include meat in this casserole.

The best EVER potato dish – and super simple, too!