Holiday Sunday Comfort: Just 5 ingredients. I make it when I want a rich holiday side dish handled hours ahead of time with zero stress.

For a more traditional church-supper flavor, you can swap the cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom or cream of celery, depending on what you grew up with. If you’d like a little onion flavor without adding more ingredients, use a sharp or extra-sharp cheddar, which gives a bit more bite and keeps the count at five. To stretch the dish for a crowd, stir in an extra 1/2 pound of grated potatoes and a splash of milk or cream; the texture will be slightly firmer but still comforting. For a lightly smoky version, use smoked cheddar or another smoked melting cheese in place of part of the cheddar. If you miss a bit of seasoning, a good grind of black pepper or a sprinkle of garlic powder over the top at the end won’t hurt a thing, though it does go beyond the strict five-ingredient idea. To encourage more browned, crispy edges, cook on HIGH for the last 20 to 30 minutes with the lid slightly vented, watching closely so it doesn’t scorch. Leftovers reheat nicely in a buttered skillet on the stovetop, where the underside can crisp up while the inside turns creamy again.