On Apr 5, 10:50 am, "JJ" > wrote:
> Anybody have a simple but elegant looking, make ahead potato recipe? The
> oven is going to be full on Sunday and I need something I can make the day
> before and throw in the oven to reheat after the ham comes out. Plain old
> mashed potatoes are not an option.
> Thanks,
> Joe

Hash-Brown Casserole isn't terribly elegant but it sure gets et up...

1 (2 lb.) bag frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 pint sour cream
1 c. chopped onion + 2 T. butter
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 c. corn flake crumbs
1/4 c. butter or bacon drippings, melted
Several slices bacon, crumbled (optional)

Saute onion in butter til translucent. Add soup and sour cream, mix.
Add cheese and potatoes, toss to mix. Turn into nonstick 13 x 9 pan.
Mix melted butter or bacon drippings (and bacon) with crumbs and
sprinkle on top. Bake at 350 degrees 1 hour. (If fresh shredded
potatoes are used, withhold topping, cover with foil, bake 1 hour,
then top and bake another hour.) Reheats in oven pretty well.

Best -- Terry