40 Best Potato Recipes
If you’re wondering what to make with potatoes, I’ve got you covered! This collection of potato recipes includes potato side dishes, casseroles, potato soups, potato recipes for dinner, and more.
It’s no wonder that many favorite recipes, from main dishes to side dishes, start with potatoes. Potatoes are comforting, satisfying and so versatile. You can roast them, mash them, slow cook them, or simmer them in soups. They come in many varieties, from russets and Yukon golds to baby potatoes, red potatoes, fingerlings, sweet potatoes and more.
Here are the top potato recipes on Kristine’s Kitchen. I hope your family enjoys them as much as mine does!
Delicious Potato Side Dishes
These scalloped potatoes are cheesy, garlicky and all-around irresistible. They’re surprisingly easy to make and perfect for the holidays or any time.
Easier than regular twice baked potatoes and just as satisfying, this potato casserole is creamy and indulgent.
A great potato salad recipe is a must in every home cook’s collection of potato recipes. This one is made with egg, pickle relish and celery, plus a creamy homemade dressing.
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These smashed potatoes are so irresistible, you’ll be tempted to eat them all straight from the pan. They’re crispy on the edges, perfectly seasoned, and fluffy in the middle.
Elevate your usual egg breakfast with these crispy breakfast potatoes. Smoked paprika is the secret ingredient that will keep everyone going back for more.
Baked Potato Recipes
Healthier than deep fried fries and just as tasty, these baked fries are our go-to side dish for Turkey Burgers, Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken sandwiches and more. Learn the secrets to making the best French fries in the oven.
There’s something about a fluffy baked potato with crispy potato skin that always hits the spot. Whether you want to serve baked potatoes as a side dish or load them up with toppings to make them a meal, this is the recipe you need.
The creamy potato filling for these twice baked potatoes is made with sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon and green onions. Needless to say, they have incredible flavor. They’re one of my best make-ahead potato recipes!
Meet my favorite roasted potatoes recipe: Roasted Red Potatoes! Simple seasonings and a 10 minute preparation time makes this a recipe you’ll turn to again and again.
These crispy Cajun fries have a fantastic spicy kick! They’re seasoned with my homemade Cajun Seasoning, which also makes the best Cajun Chicken Pasta.
If you want a set it and forget it method for cooking russet potatoes, this Instant Pot recipe is for you. It’s also much faster than cooking potatoes in the oven.
These roasted potatoes are something special, with garlic and fresh herbs to enhance the flavor of baby potatoes. You’ll love the golden brown edges and soft, fluffy centers.
Potato Recipes for Dinner
When I think of comfort food, shepherd’s pie is one of the first recipes that comes to mind. This one is made with ground beef (or lamb) and vegetables in a flavorful gravy, topped with mashed potatoes and baked in the oven.
Potato recipes aren’t limited to side dishes – they’re also a wonderful addition to many main dishes, including this thick and hearty stew. It’s filled with potatoes, vegetables and chicken in a flavorful herby broth. Your kitchen will smell amazing as it simmers on the stove.
This easy sheet pan dinner is likely to become a regular in your recipe rotation! Succulent salmon, roasted potatoes and green beans all cook together on one pan.
There’s so much to love about this comforting chicken and potato casserole. Potatoes, vegetables and cheese come together with shredded chicken in this creamy casserole recipe. A crispy breadcrumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.
This beef stew is richly flavored and easy to make thanks to the crockpot. Serve it with chunks of crusty bread for dunking.
Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
We’re always on the lookout for tasty, healthy dinner recipes and this is a current favorite. This sheet pan dinner has juicy chicken thighs, roasted potatoes and Brussels sprouts all baked together on one pan.
This Instant Pot roast is the best pot roast I’ve tried. The five star reviews say it all – this easy Instant Pot meal is a must-make. It’s one of our favorite potato recipes for dinner!
You can’t go wrong with a make ahead slow cooker meal, and this crockpot chicken and potatoes is sure to satisfy. Browning the chicken on the stove before slow cooking adds lots of flavor.
Instant Pot Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes
Your classic meatloaf dinner gets an upgrade in this easy Instant Pot recipe. Meatloaf and mashed potatoes cook together in the Instant Pot.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipes
Mashed potatoes are a classic potato recipe that makes just about any meal better. One trick to making perfect creamy mashed potatoes is to mash them by hand rather than with a mixer. Learn more of my favorite tips in the recipe post.
Roasted garlic gives these restaurant-quality garlic mashed potatoes incredible flavor.
These Instant Pot mashed potatoes turn out perfectly fluffy, every time! Take the guesswork out of making homemade mashed potatoes with this easy recipe.
These crock pot mashed potatoes are my favorite make-ahead mashed potatoes recipe. You don’t need to boil the potatoes, and you can mash them right in the slow cooker.
Potato Soup Recipes
Thick, creamy and flavorful, this potato soup is the ultimate comfort food. Serve it with your favorite toppings – we like to add bacon, cheese and green onions.
Leeks have the most delicious mild onion flavor, and they pair so well with potatoes in this easy soup recipe. The leftovers are delicious warmed up for lunch.
In this fall favorite soup recipe, butternut squash, potatoes and leeks come together to make a delicious creamy vegetarian soup.
Slow cooker potato recipes are some of my favorites for getting easy meals on the table. On a cold day, a bowl of this crockpot potato soup really satisfies. Stirring some plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream) into the puréed soup gives it a creamier texture without having to add heavy cream.
Sweet Potato Recipes
No list of potato recipes would be complete without a few delicious sweet potato recipes! These scrumptious sweet potato fries are baked in the oven and perfectly seasoned. They’re French fries that you can feel good about eating.
This sweet potato chili is made with quinoa and black beans to make it an especially satisfying vegetarian chili recipe. It’s thick, hearty and flavorful!
This is the sweet potato recipe that I make most often. They have the best caramelized flavor out of the oven. You’ll want to go back for seconds!
This tempting dessert recipe is a favorite for the holidays. This is a bold statement, but I like it even more than pumpkin pie.
A perfect baked sweet potato is a real treat. Naturally sweet and creamy, they’re magnificent topped with butter, salt and pepper. Add a bit of maple syrup or brown sugar if you’re feeling extra indulgent.
This holiday favorite features a brown sugar pecan topping and a creamy spiced sweet potato filling. It’s a family favorite recipe that’s always on our Thanksgiving menu.
Air Fryer Potato Recipes
One thing that the air fryer does especially well is cook crispy French fries. Made with just 3 ingredients, these air fryer fries are sure to satisfy.
Lovers of crispy potato skins on their baked potatoes will be glad to have this easy air fryer recipe in their back pocket! As an added bonus, air fryer potatoes cook faster than in the oven, too.
With a mouthwatering blend of seasonings and Parmesan cheese, these potato wedges are a delicious snack or side dish.
These air fryer potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Italian seasoning, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese give them loads of flavor.
You are going to love these sweet potato fries! They’re healthy, the ends are irresistibly crispy, and they are so quick and easy to make.
40 Best Potato Recipes
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes, about 8 medium Yukon gold or 4 medium russet
- 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature, cut into 4 pieces, plus more if desired, to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
- ½ cup whole milk, warmed, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Scrub the potatoes under cool water. You can peel the potatoes or leave the skins on, depending on your preference. I usually peel russets.
- Cut the potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Place them in a pot of cold water. Add ½ teaspoon salt to the water.
- Place the pot on the stove and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil potatoes for 12-15 minutes, until very tender when pierced with a fork, but not falling apart. Transfer potatoes to a colander and drain well.
- Immediately return the drained potatoes to the empty hot pot. Let the potatoes rest in the hot pot for 2-3 minutes to evaporate any extra moisture.
- Add the butter to the potatoes in the pot. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher.
- Add the remaining ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, and half of the warm milk. Stir. Then stir in the remaining milk, plus more if needed to reach your desired creaminess. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve.
Great recipes!