I make the same potato casserole every Thanksgiving. My family raves about it, and it's so easy to make.

Bobby Flay has a delicious potato-gratin recipe. Emily Holi

• I make Bobby Flay's 11-layer potato gratin every year as my Thanksgiving side.
• The only real prep work is slicing, washing, and drying the potatoes.

Thanksgiving is my favorite time of year — changing seasons, time with family, and, of course, the food.

As a newlywed, I scrambled for recipes to contribute to my family's Thanksgiving dinner. I was delegated to a side dish, which led me down an endless rabbit hole of variations and recipes.

I needed something quick and easy, but I wanted something people would remember and talk about for years to come.

Eventually, my husband and I came across Bobby Flay's 11-layer potato gratin. The results were outstanding. Every single member of my family asked me for my recipe and went back for seconds or thirds.

It's become my signature Thanksgiving dish, and I make it every year.