50 Delicious Potato Recipes

Recipe: BBQ Pork Loaded Baked Potatoes

These spuds are a complete meal when served with coleslaw. If you’re short on time, you won’t have to skip the slaw—prep couldn’t be easier. Simply pick up a package of coleslaw mix and combine with white barbecue sauce and you’ll have a creamy side dish to serve with along with the baked potatoes. As for the taters, they’re completely customizable. We recommend stuffing them with sautéed onion and bell pepper, avocado, corn chips, cilantro, Monterey Jack cheese, barbecue sauce, and pulled smoked pork. Pick up the pork from your favorite local barbecue restaurant or your grocery store. 

Recipe: BBQ Rub Roasted Chickens with Potatoes and Carrots

Our BBQ Rub Roasted Chickens with Potatoes and Carrots is a great Sunday night dinner recipe. Pile all of your ingredients on a sheet pan and watch it cook away into one delicious meal. The result will be absolutely addictive potatoes with just the right amount of crunch, and juicy chicken that the kids will love. One of the best things about this recipe (aside from the flavor, of course) is that you should have enough for leftovers the next night. Serve the leftover chicken on a simple salad with your favorite buttermilk dressing.

Recipe: Sausage-Potato Frittata

Sausage-Potato Frittata is a rustic meal that makes an equally satisfying choice for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. The convenience of this recipe can’t be beat. We developed this recipe for the slow cooker without sacrificing a bit of flavor. Smoked sausage, baby red potatoes, chives, parsley, and Monterey Jack cheese are the stars of this one-dish wonder. Simply spread the sausage (be sure to brown it in a skillet first) and potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker, mix the eggs with remaining ingredients and pour over the sausage and potatoes. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese, put on the lid and let the slow cooker do the work. 

Recipe: Grilled Potato Salad

This creamy potato salad is an absolute winner. The red potatoes are boiled until fork tender before they're sliced in half and grilled until charred. Our Grilled Potato Salad doesn’t stop there. The dressing calls for sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, oregano, chives, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil—trust us, this tangy dressing is absolutely addictive. Finally, toss the grilled potatoes and dressing with cucumber and sweet onion and you’ll have one crunchy, creamy, utterly delicious side for your next grill out. 

Recipe: Twice-Baked Potatoes Four Ways

To freeze big items like cooked potatoes and meatballs, arrange in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan, and freeze 1 to 2 hours; transfer to a zip-top bag. You'll avoid one frozen mass, plus single servings thaw faster.

Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes with Queso Blanco Dip

These hearty bites will become your signature party dish. You can keep the queso blanco warm in a fondue pot or 1-qt. slow cooker.

Recipe: Deviled Potatoes

Two Southern classics, deviled eggs and potato salad, join forces to create these two-bite wonders. Scooping out the middle of the potato, filling it with flavor, and it stuffing it back in make it reminiscent of a deviled egg, but it taste just a like a scoop of bite-sized potato salad goodness. The pulp is mixed with sour cream, capers, mustard and a few other key ingredients that will not leave guests missing a traditional potato salad. Make them a day before your get-together, and chill until you head out. When you arrive, they'll be the right serving temperature and little clean up will be required once the party is over.

Recipe: Rosemary Salt-and-Vinegar Chips

A homemade brine gives these chips a more delicate vinegar tang than mouth-puckering bagged varieties. Serve with Roasted Shallot Dip. 

Recipe: Garden Potato Salad

New potatoes are baby spring potatoes with beautifully thin skins. We love how red-skinned potatoes contrast with vibrant green peas and herbs, but you can use any kind of potato you like.
 

Recipe: Twice-Baked Green Potatoes

In Step 1, the potatoes can also be cooked in the microwave, but we prefer the crisp texture of the skins after baking in the oven.

Recipe: From-Scratch Oven Fries

These homemade fries are better than the drive-through. Because they are oven-baked, the fries have less fat and calories, and there is no oily mess to clean up.

Dip in ketchup, Blue Cheese Dip, or Easy Marinara Sauce.

 

Recipe: Potato Hash

"The potato hash reminds me of the classic hash browns Mom used to make for breakfast." - Chef John Hall

Potatoes, onions, and bell pepper make one delicious hash. The potatoes will start in the oven and finish cooking in a pan along with the other veggies. Don't skimp when it comes to mixing up our crème fraîche sauce—drizzle on top and serve on the side for one satisfying finish. Pair potato hash with our Braised Lamb shank.

Recipe: Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad

Bragging rights for this flavor-packed, perfectly balanced favorite (from The Southern Foodways Alliance Community Cookbook) go to Blair Hobbs of Oxford, Mississippi.

Cooking Video: Shout Hallelujah Potato Salad

Recipe: Green Bean Potato Salad with Lemon-Soy Vinaigrette

Potato salad gets a fresh and crunchy twist with bright flavors and lots of yummy texture. Make the Lemon-Soy Vinaigrette ahead of time for an easier assembly. 

Recipe: Veggie Potato Salad

This low-fat potato salad is rich with creamy goodness but easy on the fat and calories. The perfect addition to your next outdoor party.

Recipe: Golden Potato-and-Smoked Sausage Hash

Make this hash even heartier by adding a fried egg on top. Speed up cooking time by using parboiled potatoes from your grocer's freezer section. Add them in at Step 3. 

Recipe: Hot Potato Salad

Our Test Kitchen Director's grandmother, Jackie Freeman, has been making this genius recipe for decades. It's the perfect marriage of potato salad with a bubbly, cheesy gratin.

Recipe: Mashed Potatoes with Greens

You might think there is only so much you can say about spuds, but this recipe for Mashed Potatoes with Greens will have you reaching for your dictionary. You will enjoy it so much you’ll be looking for new superlatives. It is surprisingly simple, and what makes this recipe great is that you can use any of the greens you have on-hand. It works well with chard, kale, cabbage, or other leafy greens. You can even prepare it in advance, as long as you thaw it well in advance.

Make Ahead: Prepare this recipe through Step 4, and freeze. Thaw potato mixture in the fridge at least 24 hours before you plan to serve, and let it stand 20 minutes before baking as directed. 

Recipe: Two-Potato Gratin

"This luscious gratin strikes a happy middle chord for those hungry for potatoes and those vying for a sweet potato casserole." --Nancy Vienneau, author of Third Thursday Community Potluck Cookbook, from which this recipe was adapted.
 

Recipe: Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

Serve up a side of ooey-gooey scalloped potatoes for any occasion. The best part about this delicious dish? They are made in a slow cooker.

Recipe: Shepherd’s Pie with Potato Crust

You might call yourself a shepherd too if it meant you would get a dinner this good. Our version of a Shepherd’s Pie is certainly a Southern dinner classic. Instead of mashed potatoes we use scalloped potatoes for the crust, cut with a mandolin slicer—but a knife will work just as well. For the filling, lean ground chuck is perfect, while red wine will add flavors that are rich and bold. Our Shepherd’s Pie has a dash of Worcestershire Sauce, as well as a hearty measure of English peas. This dish will keep you warm on a cool night, but it is fresh and delicious at any time. Round up your appetite and enjoy our Shepherd’s Pie.

Recipe: Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

With only four ingredients, you can whip these mashed potatoes up in a flash. These potatoes can be as chunky or smooth as you would like. Smash them until they reach desired consistency. 

Recipe: Hot Bacon Potato Salad with Green Beans

Classic potato salad ingredients get a kick from bacon and green beans. We love this paired with a perfectly grilled steak.
 

Recipe: Fingerling Potatoes with Avocado and Smoked Salmon

You'll love the unexpected flavor combination of creamy avocado and fresh dill atop roasted potatoes. This makes a great handheld appetizer when entertaining—just be sure there are plenty to go around.

Recipe: Church-Style Lemon-Roasted Potatoes

Lemon juice and fresh thyme provide a springlike flavor to roasted potatoes. To save the time of peeling little potatoes, cut larger peeled Yukons into chunks. Any leftover potatoes are great for a potato salad the next day.
 

Recipe: Classic Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes

Gently stirring twice while baking promotes even cooking and creaminess to this dish. Pull out of the oven, stir once more, then sprinkle with cheese, and continue baking without stirring for a casserole that's golden brown on top. 

Recipe: Scalloped Potato and Herb Tart

Thinly sliced russet potatoes absorb the richly flavored custard as it bakes and give this quiche its layered texture.

Recipe: Roasted Garlic Duchess Potatoes

Want to make a fancy presentation and don't have a pastry bag? A 1-gallon zip-top plastic freezer bag will do the trick. Simply snip a small hole in one corner of the bag, and pipe.

Recipe: Potatoes Patio

A mixture of Gruyère and Parmesan cheese makes this luxurious baked dish all the more delicious.

​Recipe: Warm Lentil-and-Potato Salad

French green lentils add flavorful texture. They remain firm after cooking, while traditional brown lentils turn soft. The dressing of bacon vinaigrette, fresh parsley leaves, celery, and shallots pairs well with a robust pale ale.

Recipe: Potato-Crusted Pizza

We used Ore-Ida Crispy Crowns frozen seasoned shredded potatoes to create a fun and kid-friendly crust.

Recipe: Dilled Potato Salad With Feta

Invite the flavors of Greece to your next cookout by serving a potato salad tossed with crumbled feta cheese. The rich, smooth cheese highlights the tart red wine vinegar and the crunchy fresh veggies.

Mix up your mashed potatoes routine by trying one of these 5 delicious variations. Tasty additions like caramelized onions and chorizo sausage will make these baked mashed potatoes a family favorite.

Variation 1: Smoky Sweet Potato Mashed Potato Bake
Variation 2: Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake
Variation 3: Caramelized Onion Mashed Potato Bake
Variation 4: Bacon and Blue Mashed Potato Bake
Variation 5: Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake

Recipe: Zucchini-Potato Casserole

This elegant tian, a French dish of layered vegetables, is delicious warm or at room temp.

Recipe: Chipotle Scalloped Potatoes

Cheesy, smoky, and savory—all of our favorite flavors come to play in this winner of a potato casserole.

Recipe: Steak-and-Blue Cheese Potato Salad

Fire up the grill for this hearty one-dish meal of Steak-and-Blue Cheese Potato Salad. Simply toss together the grilled vegetables, potatoes, and flank steak with blue cheese and a homemade vinaigrette for a quick and satisfying meal.

​Recipe: Roasted Vegetable Loaded Potatoes

A healthy spin on the traditional loaded baked potatoes. Replace the restaurant-size scoops of butter and sour cream with these good-for-you toppings.

Recipe: Red Pepper, Potato, and Ricotta Frittata

Part quiche, part omelet, but easier than both. This hearty Italian frittata recipe makes enough to feed your entire family—all in a single skillet. In our recipe, we amped up our basic eggs with diced red bell pepper, fresh parsley, chopped chives, crispy potato wedges, and creamy ricotta cheese. You can use any combination of fillings you'd like –such as savory bacon, summer tomatoes, or dried rosemary. For a simple fix, throw in last night’s leftovers and whichever cheese you have on hand. For a colorful, eye pleasing plate, make sure you include ingredients in a variety of colors: they will rise to the top of the frittata.

Recipe: Roasted Potato-and-Okra Salad

This fresh yet hearty side dish features roasted potatoes instead of the boiled ones traditionally served as part of the Lowcountry-style spread.

Recipe: Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

We dressed up classic mashed potatoes with goat cheese and the result was just as tasty as you would imagine. Lucky for you, when it came to making this recipe utterly indulgent we didn’t stop with the goat cheese. We mixed in a full cup heavy cream, butter, salt, black pepper, and finished with chopped fresh chives. The best part is our Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes only require two simple steps. First, boil the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Strain the potatoes, return to the saucepan and add remaining ingredients. Mash with a potato masher and serve! 

Recipe: Baby Hasselback Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Bacon

We made over everyone’s favorite potatoes in finger-food form. Slice petite Yukon Gold potatoes like a traditional Hasselback potato. Slather them in butter, rosemary, and salt and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Baste in more of the butter, rosemary, and salt mixture then sprinkle with blue cheese and bake until the potatoes have a beautiful golden hue and the cheese is melted. Top with bacon and fresh chives before serving right away. If you’re hosting a casual cocktail party, our Baby Hasselback Potatoes with Blue Cheese and Bacon should definitely be on the menu. 

Recipe: Golden Beet-and-Potato Breakfast Bake

Don’t let its name fool you—Golden Beet-and-Potato Breakfast Bake isn’t just an a.m. meal. It’s hearty and savory enough for a satisfying dinner as well. As for brunch, well, this is a no-brainer. The tasty base is created with a combination of Yukon Gold potatoes, golden beets, sweet onion, and bacon. Use the grating blade of a food processor to grate the potatoes, beets, and onion so they’re all uniform in size—the food processor will make quick work of this step. Our breakfast bake makes a nutritious one-dish meal, perfect for any time of day.