Melty potatoes enveloped in cream and cheese.

What’s not to love?

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

What comes to mind when you hear the word casserole?

Potato casserole in a red baking dish

Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm

Its a dependable crowd-pleaser that comes together with simple ingredients.

And it’s super comforting, which is another hallmark of Southern cooking," explains Cericola.

What could possibly go wrong?

Funeral Potatoes with Real Potatoes

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

The characteristics of all great things!

The secret ingredient is egg yolks, which make it extra rich."

As far as Im concerned, you might never go wrong with a casserole dish of creamy potatoes.

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