If you like the combination of sweet and savory in your side dishes, then you’d probably appreciate having a friend like Courtney’s, who has a knack for coming up with comfort-food side dishes the are warm and flavorful. Plus, she shares these recipes with her pals, what could better?

In Cooking up a Family, Courtney gives credit to a friend of hers for putting together a Hondo Corn Casserole that fools tastebuds. Sure, her pal (whose nickname just so happens to be ‘Martha Stewart’) might create casseroles that taste as if they take all day to prepare, but they’re really the kind of recipes that are perfect for anyone.

Whether you’re a stay at home dad or a working mom, you’ll find yourself coming back for seconds after making this Hondo Corn Casserole. It’s cheesy, savory from the onion, perfectly salted and buttery (from the Ritz crackers). Plus, everything comes together in one big bowl, and bakes up in a good-sized casserole dish, so you know there will be enough to go around for the whole family…that is, if you don’t gobble it up before it hits the dinner table :).

Courtney calls this a ’simple dish’; it’s a far from intimidating casserole that works for holiday parties, family gatherings, and even Sunday night dinners. It’s so good, you might forget that you’re getting a good amount of calcium (from the dairy) and even veggies in every creamy spoonful!