A very Hippity Hoppity Easter to all my readers! I hope you get out there and hop around as much as you can and that you won’t worry about looking kooky. After that long Maine winter you deserve it! Burning a few calories is a good idea since the Easter dinner is sure to be delicious! 

 

What goes perfectly with Easter ham? Of course, potatoes! Peter Rabbit ate a lot of carrots and I am sure he would be delighted to have some cheesy potatoes as a change of pace. Try this easy recipe for scalloped potatoes, you can even make this a day beforehand and heat it up for your holiday dinner. Here comes Spring, BonAppetit!

 

 

Ingredients:

 

1/2 cup milk

 

1 teaspoon Italian dressing

 

1/2 teaspoon salt

 

1 teaspoon onion powder

 

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

 

3 boiling potatoes cut into 1/4 inch thick slices

 

2 Tablespoons butter

 

1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese

 

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

 

Paprika

 

Prepare:

 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.

 

2. Combine milk, Italian seasoning, salt, onion powder and pepper in a small

bowl.

 

3. Arrange cut potatoes in a casserole dish and pour milk mixture over potatoes. Dot with butter, cover and bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender.

 

4. Remove from oven and uncover. Sprinkle cheeses and paprika over potatoes. Bake uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until cheeses are melted. Serve hot!