Kajikit wrote:
> Our church is having their Christmas potluck dinner on Sunday, and I'm
> all out of inspiration for what to make! Tomorrow is our wedding
> anniversary, so I'll have to make my dish on Saturday after I go
> grocery shopping for ingredients. Anybody got any recipes that are
> festive, likely to appeal to the masses, not too time-consuming to
> make, and don't cost a fortune?

You didn't say healthy, right? This meets the delicious criterion.

In a 9x13 pan spread a bag of frozen hash browns or potatoes O'Brien
or grate your own if desired.

Mix together until smooth (all measurements approximate)
2 cups medium white sauce, salt & pepper to taste
1-2 Tbsp. grated onion
8 oz. cream cheese, room temp.
1 cup shredded mild cheddar or jack cheese
(optional--peas, asparagus tips, cubed chicken, ham, etc.)

Pour over potatoes, top with more cheese or buttered bread crumbs or
cracker crumbs. Bake @ 350 deg. F until brown and bubbly.

Note: original recipe called for canned cream of mushroom and cream of
chicken soups, but making your own bechamel/white sauce is much tastier.

gloria p