Would Potatoes Au Gratin from a box be classy enough to fix for a dinner date?

"Cheap and easy" just doesn't sound like you Star.

Of course, potatoes 'au gratin' is just a side dish. Not the main course. Easy to prepare. Just make it look fancy. After cooking, place it in a tray, as sprinkle the top with just a smidgen of paprika, Sprinkle it between two fingers, this way you won't put too much. One slice of American Cheese (or any cheese) cut into thin strips and arranged in the center of the potato plate in the form of a star * . Perfect. Fancy. Classy. Easy as sin. Good Luck.

If you really want to impress him I would make something homemade. I know cost is an issue for a lot of people these days and I have a really easy recipe that's delicious as long as you like seafood. All you need is shrimp, butter, fresh garlic, and linguine noodles. Try to get raw shrimp they have some that is peeled and deviened. If you buy the cooked shrimp it gets overdone. All you need to do is fry the shrimp (they turn pink when they are done), make the noodles, and then create a garlic butter sauce by slicing the garlic and frying it in butter. Season it with salt and (if you want) pepper. It's simple and delicious.

you can dress up most box items. for potatoes, use the suggested amount of milk then substitute 1/2 of the water with additional milk and 1/2 water. (i've even used all milk for a more creamier texture). use real butter not margarine follow the mixing instructions, then before baking ( after potatoes are in dish) top with some shredded sharp cheddar. about 1/2 to 3/4 cup and bake.

the cheese in Au gratin potato's

Waaaaaaaiiiit a ******* minute!

I thought the WHOLE BAND was coming to dinner at your place? It's just gonna be ME? And what's this "CHEAP AND EASY" THEME you're talking about?

Whaaaaaaat....???

is there any other kind than from a box? To really make a big impression you should also serve him some Tuna Helper, to get his taste buds going.

I think it would work nicely. I like thowing some cubes of ham in there too, and topping with a little extra shredded cheese and then baking.

If you serve them spuds wearin nothin but an apron I doubt you'll get any complaints.

Everything is better with freshly ground pepper.

MMMHm....I like dem french fried taotrs& mustard sauce mmmhm.......I also enjoty the ossasional "snickers"