Scalloped Cheesy Potatoes Recipe

Scalloped potatoes are the perfect side dish with any meal.

This is really a classic recipe that everyone makes just a little differently.

My version due to cheese lovers in this house, has to have added cheese so these are more Au Gratin style.

I use lots of garlic instead of onion, or you can use both if you like, fresh parsley and shredded provolone give this dish its Italian taste.

These potatoes are perfect with any meats you serve, great for entertaining, and perfect for potluck.

They have a hint of that smoked flavor using leftover ham, cooked bacon, or prosciutto mixed in.

With this crunchy topping, it just takes ordinary scalloped potatoes to the next level of yumminess.

I always end up making these after a big holiday ham with leftovers and everyone looks forward to these creamy baked spuds.

We love all kinds of casseroles, and I can make this my dinner when I add meat to it all in one pan meal!

Mom made many delicious casseroles growing up like this one and another favorite was the famous Classic Tuna Casserole back in the 1960s.


Scroll down to this easy recipe all homemade from scratch to get the best scalloped potato recipe you've ever eaten!

Potato and Ham Soup

If you love creamy style potato soup, you will love this easy, quick creamy potato and ham soup! Using leftover ham or even a ham bone, is a great flavor enhancer.


I love repurposing leftovers and this ham made the tastiest potato soup I ever had.


The creaminess and rich thick broth are super easy to accomplish without all the added calories.


If you are looking for an economical recipe that will feed a crowd, this is it and so tasty too!


Don't miss trying this packed with flavor soup, it's comforting all year long and freezes well also.


Scroll down to see this fabulous recipe you can eat guilt-free all year long.


A simple soup anyone can make.

Garden Relish Burgers

What makes this Italian? You will have to read the ingredients!

Italian Burger with Garden Relish Recipe

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound loose Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped pancetta easier to freeze first and then chop or put in a food processor
1- 4 ounce can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs
1/4 cup red wine
1 tablespoon steak sauce
salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste

Mix all together and shape into patties. I like to lay it out onto wax paper and use a round glass to cut them out.
Heat the grill and cook on medium heat until all the pink is gone. Serve on toasted Italian rolls and garden relish on top recipe below.

Garden Relish:

1 bell pepper chopped fine
2 medium size beefsteak or plum tomato chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 tablespoon bleu cheese crumbled or cubed mozzarella
2 tablespoons chopped black or green olives
2 tablespoons finely chopped cucumbers
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon vinegar

Mix everything together.

Optional: 1 small finely chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms, avocado slices

Mix everything together.

Top your burger with relish.