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Forget Boring Mashed Potatoes And Go For This AWESOME Gratin Instead!

Here’s a dish that will knock your socks off! And your dinner guests, too! This potato gratin is something I make for every special occasion, whether it’s Thanksgiving, Easter or just a birthday celebration dinner. It’s a dish so yummy that you could probably serve it as the main course, and you wouldn’t hear any complaints. However, so far I’ve just served it as a side dish.

Except on those rare occasions when we’ve had leftovers. Then I’ve just enjoyed those for lunch the next day – and my family knows I won’t share! I’ve reserved the right to eat any leftovers of this potato gratin, unless they have helped me make it.

Not that it’s a difficult dish to make – it isn’t, but it does take a little time to peel and slice those potatoes. I recommend getting a mandolin slicer; it will make the task a lot faster and easier! Plus, it’s such a fun tool that I wouldn’t mind slicing potatoes all days long, haha!

Serve this gratin at your next family gathering and watch it disappear in minutes!

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Quick Tip: This potato gratin makes the perfect side to any entree, but I especially enjoy this with a good steak.

Mac and cheese is one of my favorite meals to enjoy on a lazy afternoon after work or school. It is usually quite easy to make and provides lots so you can share (but believe me, you do not have to!) My only problem with boxed Mac and Cheese is that it does not provide enough creaminess for me. It is tasty, sure. But the milk just blends with the powdered cheese and stays liquid-y. That is why I thought of making something that has more substance.

This mac and cheese recipe has lots of creaminess because it is made with real cheese. When blended with milk, that cheese melts and becomes gooey and spreads quite easily over the pasta. It also stays creamy and keeps the shells moist and from drying up. It is the perfect Sunday afternoon pick me up when you are feeling down about having to go back to work on Monday morning. Or, it is an easy weeknight meal that is kid proof and totally yummy. It is also a great side dish for dinner with guests (or consider making it the main dish by chopping up some chicken and throwing it in as well). However you choose to make it and for whatever occasion, you are going to love chowing this baby up!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Spend with Pennies.

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Quick Tip: If this is drying up, add bits of cream cheese.

In case you haven’t guessed, yes we’re talking about French Onion Soup.  A truly simple, yet refined recipe, it’s an easy to bake, easy to make, and easiest to eat!

Gruyere cheese is truly the original for this recipe, but many people prefer a lighter cheese, like mozzarella, which works just as well.  The type of bread, you use, can also vary, but just make sure it is crispy and somewhat firm.

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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We’re calling this an adult grilled cheese but I bet your kids will like it just as much! There is no tastier snack or lunch than this one here – with different variations you can make this every day and still not get bored of it!

You can add bacon or any other lunch meat. I try not to throw any food away so I love using leftover chicken for this kind of stuff. It’s super delicious, plus a good way to keep your grocery bill smaller!

If you’d like, you can substitute the Monterey Jack cheese with your preferred higher end melting cheese I like Gruyere. These will take you back to your childhood but still have the adult palette in mind.

Original Recipe onegoodethingbyjillee

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Quick Tip: Add more veggies for a lighter version! Try thin slices of zucchini or red onion.