11 Best Potato Recipes

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Potatoes are everyone’s friend! I mean, have you ever met someone who doesn’t love a delicious serving of creamy, butter-filled mashed potatoes? Well, if you have, then I think you need to reconsider your friendship with them! That’s because potatoes have this magical power to be both comforting and filling, and that’s exactly what we love about them!

These 11 recipes are some of the best when it comes to potato recipes. Each one uses this versatile tuber in a unique way to create a memorable dish that warms the soul. Whether you like them smashed, bite-sized, or whole, potatoes hit the spot!

Smashed and Mashed Potatoes

If you were to take a poll, I’d wager that most people love their potato to be served in some type of smashed or mashed form. These recipes are classic and sure to be enjoyed by all!

Brown bowl filled with creamy mashed potatoes with sprinkling of black pepper and butter on top.

Grandma’s Mashed Potatoes

4.83 from 29 votes

Using a hybrid steaming and boiling method ensures perfectly soft, tender potatoes while avoiding any excess moisture.

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French Onion Potato Casserole

5 from 10 votes

Combining real potatoes with delicious caramelized onions is the ideal recipe for holiday happiness.

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Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

5 from 19 votes

This recipe combines together all of the best components, including bacon, sour cream, cheese, and potatoes.

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Top down view of white baking dish filled with scalloped potatoes topped with parsley all on white countertop

Homemade Scalloped Potatoes

4.12 from 52 votes

This dish is made from scratch which makes it even more delicious!

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White baking dish sitting on white countertop filled with smashed potatoes with golden brown top with wood cutting board with rosemary sitting on top

Holiday Smashed Potatoes

4.08 from 40 votes

With the skins left on, all it takes is a butter and leek mixture mixed with cream cheese and sour cream to make these the perfect holiday side dish!

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Bite-Sized Potatoes

One of the best aspects of potatoes is their ability to be sliced into bite-sized pieces, while retaining texture and flavor. These recipes for chunky pieces of potato will be perfect whether served as a side dish or as the star of the show!

White oval serving platter filled with crisped rosemary roasted potatoes topped with herbs and shredded cheese all on white marble surface.

Garlic & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

5 from 10 votes

Garlic, paprika, and rosemary coat each bite with fresh flavor. Cornstarch makes the potatoes crispy, while Parmesan cheese finishes off the dish with a salty tang.

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French Potato Salad

5 from 6 votes

Looking for the perfect summertime potato salad? Make this recipe to accompany your next BBQ or picnic!

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German Potato Salad

5 from 4 votes

It’s the marriage of both sweet and sour and is light enough for a new season but hearty enough to be super filling.

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Potato salad in a large serving platter garnished with parsley.

Classic Potato Salad

4.96 from 25 votes

With large chunks of potatoes, a creamy mayo-centered dressing, and lots of delicious flavor, you'll love this dish!

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Whole Potatoes

Sometimes, the best type of potato is an unadulterated whole potato. These two recipes, one sliced and kept whole and one roasted in salt, are delicious!

White baking dish filled with Hasselback potatoes with garlic butter topping with pieces of chopped fresh chives all around.

Garlic Butter Hasselback Potatoes

5 from 3 votes

Creamy garlic butter, sage, and Parmesan top off this dish, accenting the richness and depth of the potatoes.

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Salt Roasted Potatoes

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Roasting potatoes in salt is the perfect way to retain the moisture of the potato. That's why these bite-sized potatoes are such a delicious appetizer to whip up!

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