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This one-pan meal takes its cues from chilaquiles, the saucy Mexican dish built on fried tortillas, but trades the tortillas for sweet potatoes to keep it Whole30-friendly and adds bacon for depth. The generous sauce means the eggs can bake directly in the skillet, so everything finishes together. Heat level is easy to adjust: leave the serrano whole for a milder sauce, or keep it as is for a spicy version.
For potlucks, holidays, and just about any occasion where a warm casserole is welcome, this cheesy potato bake delivers. Rather than leaning on canned soup, the sauce is built from scratch with a butter-and-flour roux, milk, chicken bouillon, and a pinch of cayenne, then enriched with sour cream and plenty of sharp Cheddar. Testing fresh against frozen potatoes settled the question: fresh russets give the soft, sauce-soaking texture the dish needs, and a cornflake topping adds crunch.
This generously sized kugel blends russet and sweet potatoes with carrots, parsnips and onion, then bakes in schmaltz under a panko crust. A food processor's shredding disc keeps prep manageable, and the finished casserole suits Rosh Hashanah, Thanksgiving or any festive meal that calls for a substantial side.
A hearty dish of mashed potato spheres filled with spiced ground beef and Oaxaca cheese, coated in a seasoned batter and fried until golden. Served with a creamy jalapeño-cilantro sauce, these papas rellenas make a satisfying meal or party snack.
These tender, elastic dumplings come from the Ukrainian and Russian tradition, filled with a savory blend of mashed potato and sautéed cremini mushrooms. A topping of crunchy salo bits and sweet onions caramelized in rendered fat makes them a centerpiece, though a vegetarian version is easy to assemble. The dough, enriched with seltzer, is supple and forgiving — a pleasure to work with.
Frozen spinach helps cut down on prep so a hearty casserole can reach the table sooner, which is useful during busy holiday cooking. Because frozen vegetables are gathered and preserved when they are at their freshest, the spinach still brings solid quality to the dish.
