Side dish ideas

Geeps2 · April 2014

Ok since Easter is quickly approaching I thought I would ask for some help with side dishes. We are having my inlaws, my BIL and my husband's grandmother over for dinner (6 adults total). We earned a free spiral ham through our grocery store so we are having that but am sick of serving the same things over and over again. Any suggestions?

mwhipple77 · April 2014

I like twice baked potato casserole because bacon and cheese! And green bean casserole. You can really never go wrong with green bean casserole! And if you want a salad, 7 layer salad is always a hit with my family, again, bacon!

MommyAtty · April 2014

Broccoli rice casserole! Or, a healthier alternative, asparagus is in season. Love roasted asparagus.

Geeps2 · April 2014

Thanks ladies!!! Ok MWhipple- you had me at cheese and bacon LOL if you have a recipe you could link or a site to send me to I would appreciate learning more about said twice baked potatoe casserole. Mommyatty- That is also a great idea about the broccoli. I too love asparagus but we just got finished eating a big bag of it from Costco so I am asparagus-ed out but I do love it

Hijoi- I tried making au gratin potatoes once and it was a soupy mess I am all about simple too. Especially since it is such a small crowd

Thanks again!

ZooCrewMom · April 2014

I'm taking some sides to my IL's - a strawberry and mandarin salad with cashews and strawberry/apple cider vinegarette and asparagus with bacon. Scalloped potatoes are so yummy with ham! I'll see if I can find a recipe similar to the cheater ones I make.

junebugrbig · April 2014

Probably making these scalloped potatoes...I made them new year's eve and they were wonderful!

https://www.spendwithpennies.com/easy-cheesy-scalloped-potatoes-and-the-secret-to-getting-them-to-cook-quickly/

Probably green bean casserole and sweet potatoes because my husband loves them. Maybe some glazed carrots.

I try to go different with appetizers because my family tends to gravitate toward the standard side dishes at dinner time.

mwhipple77 · April 2014

Here's a simple twice baked potato casserole recipe. I always add more of the good stuff that I like (an entire package of bacon). https://allrecipes.com/recipe/twice-baked-potato-casserole-with-bacon/

I have another recipe at home that is more of a mashed potato cheesy bacon gooey mess that I can send later. The above one is a little easier, so it depends on how much time you want to spend.

Now I'm hungry for too many carbs this early in the morning!

Geeps2 · April 2014

Thanks Whipple

and June bug

both look so yummy. I'm gonna need a girdle lol

mwhipple77 · April 2014

@Geeps2 I found my two favorite potato recipes. Hope one of the three is a hit this weekend for you!

Julie's Potato Casserole

1 sack shredded hash browns

1 c sour cream, heaping

1 c french onion dip, heaping

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 c velveeta cheese

3 c corn flakes, smashed

1/2 c butter

Heat all ingredients (except hash browns) until melted. Pour hash browns into a 9x13 pan. Melt 1/4 c butter over hash browns. Mix in melted cheese mixture. Mix 1/4 c melted butter with 3c smashed corn flakes. Spread over top of potatoes and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Elegant Scalloped Potatoes

8 lg baking potatoes

6T butter or margarine

6T all purpose flour

1 to 2 t garlic powder

1/2 t salt

1/2 t pepper

3 1/2 c milk

12oz Velveeta, cubed

1/3 c crumbled cooked bacon

1 c shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 c sliced green onions

Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave safe plate. Microwave on high for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly. In a saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the velveeta and bacon, stir until cheese is melted. Remove from heat; set aside. Cut the potatoes into 1/4" slices, place a third of the slices in a greased 13x9x2 banking dish; top with 1/3 of the cheese sauce. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and onions. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Geeps2 · April 2014

Decisions, decisions!!! Now I'm hungry for potatoes lol Thanks again

Guennie · April 2014

I came up with a really simple salad that I love. Start with baby spinach. Add fresh cut strawberries and kiwis. Add Newman's Own Ginger Sesame dressing and sprinkle with flax seeds. It's so good!

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