My great-aunt made this every Sunday during the depression and the tradition lives on in our family. So simple but the flavors are unreal!

To keep this true to its Depression-era roots, the base stays at four simple ingredients: potatoes, onions, butter, and flour (plus basic salt and pepper). From there, you can adjust to your own kitchen. For extra richness, you can drizzle 1/4 cup of milk or evaporated milk over the top before cooking, but note that this makes it less traditional and slightly saucier.

If you need to stretch the dish further, add one more