There's nothing more nostalgic than a potato casserole dish. It always seemed like our parents miraculously whipped up gourmet meals in the kitchen, but what many of us failed to realize is that there are not that many ingredients needed to whip up a hearty casserole. Whether you're single or need to whip something up for the entire family, you really can't go wrong with this dish.

The best thing about a potato casserole is that once you get your recipe down, you'll be able to cook this dish blindfolded. If you ever get bored with a simple potato casserole dish, there are many ways to spice up this recipe. You can add different cheeses. Or if you're feeling fancy add your favorite protein. You'll definitely want to bookmark these five potato casserole recipes.

Cheesy scalloped potatoes are like the holy grail of potato casseroles. You most likely have all of the ingredients in your fridge, and there's nothing better than the combination of cheese and potatoes. If you're in a time crunch, prepare the casserole in advance and then all you have to do is pop it in the oven when you get home. Can you say easy, peasy, potato, cheesy?

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This beef casserole is for those of you that want something hearty, warm, and comforting. It takes about 10-15 minutes to prepare and about an hour to cook. Even though the recipe is straightforward, everyone will think you cooked a gourmet meal because of the amount of flavor packed into this dish.

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If you're not a pro at cooking, then any dish may seem difficult to replicate. Although this recipe may look complicated, all you really need are Italian peppers, onions, and potatoes. This recipe puts a twist on the average potato casserole dish, and you'll wish you tried the recipe sooner.

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This recipe tastes so good you'll want to bake it twice. You can make this recipe as complex or simple as you want. Although the recipe is amazing on its own with just the potatoes if you're craving meat add in chicken, pork, or beef.

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Loaded potatoes are great on their own but adding baked chicken just ups the yum factor. This recipe is for those nights that you want something comforting but aren't looking forward to cleaning a ton of dishes or making an elaborate meal. You don't even need to cook the chicken and bacon separately. All you need to do is add all of the ingredients into one bowl, mix, and bake.

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