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If you have a bag of potatoes but can’t stand the thought of another meal served with a side of mashed potatoes, we’ve got you covered with over 40 Perfect Potato Recipes, helping you make the most of this inexpensive pantry staple. From comforting potato casseroles to crispy roast potatoes, and everything in between (including a couple potato-based desserts).

This collection of 40 Perfect Potato Recipes is a love letter to the spud, celebrating its many textures and personalities. Whether you're roasting them to golden crispness, folding them into velvety gratins, or smashing them with herbs and garlic, potatoes deliver scrumptious satisfaction.

40+ Delicious Potato Recipes

Potatoes are the quiet heroes of the kitchen—humble, inexpensive, and endlessly adaptable.

Whether you’re roasting them to golden crispness, folding them into velvety gratins, or smashing them with herbs and garlic, potatoes deliver scrumptious satisfaction.

This collection of 40 Perfect Potato Recipes is a love letter to the spud, celebrating its many textures and personalities: creamy, crispy, fluffy, chewy, buttery, briny, and bold.

Oh, and did we mention baked goods using potatoes? Yup, we’ve got those here, too. Candies, cookies and cakes – let’s go!

From planning a Sunday roast or just staring at a bag of Yukon Golds wondering what’s for dinner, this collection has a recipe that’ll meet you where you are—and elevate the humble potato to something extraordinary.

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Tips For Potato Recipes

Skin-on boiling: boiling the whole potatoes in their skins to prevent them from being too mushy. It helps lock flavors inside the potato and later, if one wants to, peeling is relatively easy. Small spuds take about 15–20 minutes, whereas bigger ones require 25–30 minutes.
Roasting Pro: Want those potatoes super crispy? Parboil them, then toss them with oil, garlic, and herbs. Roast in a very hot oven until the edges are crunchy but the insides stay soft. Flip halfway through so they cook evenly.
Choose the Right Potato: If you’re going to go for fluffy mashed potatoes, Russets are perfect; for creamy stuff or roasting, the better choice would be Yukon Golds, while the Red Potatoes are good to go in salads or boiling because they hold their shapes well.
Soaking for Crispiness: In making fries or hash browns, soak the cut potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes to rid them of extra starch so they come out crispy.

How can I tell when my potato is perfectly cooked?

The perfect way to know your potato is done is by checking with a fork or knife should slide in easily. For baked potatoes, a fluffy interior is a good sign.

40 Potato Recipes

Broccoli Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes From Sugar Spice and Glitter

A fun twist on classic Twice Baked Potatoes, these Broccoli Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes combine two of kids’ favorite ways to enjoy veggies into one delicious side dish (or party appetizer).

The result is silky smooth, cheesy and creamy mashed potatoes in a crispy potato skin, with tender-crisp broccoli with a generous sprinkle of cheddar cheese.

Lemon Feta Dill Roasted Greek Potatoes From Sugar Spice and Glitter

These Roasted Greek Potatoes are crispy and tender with an amazing Greek flavor thanks to fresh dill, garlic and feta cheese. You do not need to be serving other Greek dishes for these crispy, lemon-dill potatoes to be an excellent addition to your supper.

The combination of oil and broth allows the roasted potatoes to be braised (resulting in tender, fluffy and creamy potato insides) while caramelizing and crisping up on the outside of the potato wedges.

Twice Baked Potatoes From Sugar Spice and Glitter

These decadent Twice Baked Potatoes feature rich, cheesy and creamy mashed potatoes in crispy potato skin, topped with more cheese, bacon and green onions.

They are a steakhouse staple that is incredibly easy to make at home for a delicious, special occasion meal. This twice baked potatoes recipe is super simple to make yet yields steakhouse-worthy results. There really are endless possibilities for reinventing this classic.

Cheesy Hashbrown Potato Casserole (with Video) From Sugar Spice and Glitter

A delicious casserole side dish that will feed a crowd, today’s Cheesy Hashbrown Potato Casserole uses a variety of pantry staples to make a delicious, creamy potato casserole with a crunchy cornflake topping that is the epitome of comfort food.

Frozen hash browns take all of the peeling, dicing and cooking out of adding a bit of potato to any dish – from breakfasts to soups and casseroles.

Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes From Sugar Spice and Glitter

Creamy melt-in-your-mouth garlic Parmesan mashed potatoes, just like they make at steakhouses! This super simple side dish is comfort food at its finest.

These creamy, flavorful mashed potatoes are incredibly easy to make and are the perfect side for a special family supper. Plus, these potatoes are easy enough that you can make them anytime you want some really good mashed potatoes – from busy weeknights to holidays.

Copycat Cracker Barrel Potato Casserole From Sugar Spice and Glitter

Another delicious Cracker Barrel copycat recipe, this Cracker Barrel Potato Casserole is easy and quick enough for busy weeknights but delicious enough for special occasions.

This cheesy hashbrown potato casserole is so indulgent, delicious, creamy, cheesy and satisfying… yet it takes literally 5 minutes to prepare. It’s perfect for everything from BBQs to Thanksgiving. No one is ever unhappy to find out that this delicious dish is on the menu!

Crispy Hasselback Potato Bake From Sugar Spice and Glitter

A delicious way to enjoy all of the flavors and crispy-tender flavors of Hasselback Potatoes – without all of the work! This Crispy Hasselback Potato Bake is an easy potato casserole dish your whole family will love.

Simply slice, arrange in your baking dish, drizzle with olive oil and melted better, then sprinkle with bacon and seasonings. Pop it in the oven and bake for 50 minutes for perfect crispy-tender potato slices.

Creamy Dill Potatoes (with Video) From Sugar Spice and Glitter

A delicious potato salad recipe that can be served cold or warm, these Creamy Dill Potatoes are the perfect side dish when you want something comforting yet interesting.

It’s an amazing, comforting combination that brings zest and warmth to your meal, with very little effort. Just boil the potatoes, whip together the 6-ingredient dill sauce, and combine! This potato side dish works great in summer or winter and can be served warm or cold.

Creamy Potato Pea Salad From Sugar Spice and Glitter

A fun twist on potato salad, this Creamy Dill Potato Pea Salad is a delicious side dish that the whole family will love! This creamy potato pea salad is a study in contrasts and is lick-the-spoon delicious.

It had that perfect combination of tart and sweet, bitter and salty. The texture combo of the soft potatoes and crunchy snap peas also helps make this salad an utter pleasure. This would be the perfect side dish for a BBQ and the leftovers are even more delicious.

Easy Baked Hasselback Potatoes From Sugar Spice and Glitter

Easy Baked Hasselback Potatoes, the perfect Thanksgiving side dish – cripsy, perfectly cooked potatoes with a rich buttery taste.

Crispy yet just a bit tender with a buttery taste that is the perfect hybrid between a potato chip and mashed potato, if you’ve never had Hasselback Potatoes, you are majorly missing out!

Easy Roasted Red Potatoes with Rosemary & Garlic From Sugar Spice and Glitter

Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary, Garlic and Parmesan are crispy, flavorful and totally addictive! The combination of the butter, olive oil and garlic forms a delicious trifecta that is sweet and satisfying.

This potato recipe is great for Thanksgiving or for serving alongside steak or BBQ. Enjoy them hot for the best flavor and to enjoy the contrast of the soft, fluffy insides to the crispy, crunchy outside. Perfection.

Southern-style Loaded Potato Skins From Sugar Spice and Glitter

A delicious Southern-style take on Loaded Potato Skins, these BBQ Potato Skins are a fun addition to your BBQ or game night menu. These little boats of cheesy, saucy potato perfection curb your cravings for savoury BBQ and cheesy baked potato skins, all in one super simple appetizer.

In fact, you could take these loaded BBQ potato skins one step further and top them with shredded BBQ chicken or pork, instead of just slathering on a bit of BBQ sauce.

Loaded Baked Potato Skins From Sugar Spice and Glitter

These Baked & Loaded Potato Skins are the perfect appetizer for football season. Game day food is always indulgent and delicious. A healthier version of an indulgent pub classic you can make at home.

By brushing the baked potatoes with a bit of oil, you still get that crunchiness of deep-fried restaurant potato skins. You can swap out the toppings based on your personal preferences or dietary needs.

Easy Homemade Potato Soup From Sugar Spice and Glitter

This Easy Homemade Potato Soup can be made with fresh potatoes or you can even use leftover mashed potatoes. This homemade potato soup is super easy to make and is creamy and filling without being heavy.

Plus, unlike other lunches that you can prepare ahead and reheat – you don’t lose any flavor or texture with soup. It tastes just as good reheated as it does fresh.

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes (Cheesy!) From On My Kid’s Plate

These cheesy, buttery and garlicky Yukon Gold mashed potatoes are a delicious side dish that will round out any dinner. These bright yellow mashed potatoes will be a hit with your family and friends, they’ll be adding an extra scoop to their plates!

These potatoes are especially cheesy and garlicky, making a really delicious side dish that holds its own next to the main dish.

Crispy Easy Potato Pancakes From On My Kid’s Plate

Crispy potato pancakes make the perfect side dish or breakfast! Serve this golden brown potato pancakes recipe with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious bite that the whole family will enjoy.

Great as a side dish or for breakfast – Potato pancakes are so versatile, you can totally serve them for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s also a great recipe to make for St. Patrick’s Day!

Curried Potato Salad From Simply Stacie

Everyone knows that the first rays of summer sun mean BBQs, pool parties, and plenty of cocktails. Made with just a hint of curry powder and plenty of fresh ingredients.

The inclusion of delicious tandoori spices, celery ribs, and a hint of mustard takes any humble potato salad to new heights. Pairing perfectly with chicken, ribs, and roasted veggies, it’s a total slam dunk dish.

Potato Chip Cookies From Simply Stacie

Potato Chip Cookies are the best cookie recipe to make when you’re craving something salty and sweet! Packed with chocolate chips and potato chips, this easy dessert has just the right amount of crunch.

They’re perfect for parties and gatherings, movie nights, or as an afternoon pick-me-up. Potato Chip Cookies are a yummy treat that both kids and adults love.

Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes From Yum in the Kitchen

These loaded mashed potatoes are AMAZING. They are buttery and creamy. The best part, making mashed potatoes in the instant pot makes it so much easier.

These loaded mashed potatoes are so good! And they’re made in an instant pot. Which means your potatoes will be ready in no time!

Party Potatoes From Crayons and Cravings

Party potatoes are the ultimate comfort food- rich and fluffy mashed potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese to make them extra creamy. They are a perfect side dish for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, potlucks or any special occasion.

No complicated ingredients—just pantry staples you probably already have. A tried-and-true mashed potato recipe that’s been loved for generations.

Potato Rolls From Crayons and Cravings

Potato rolls made with leftover mashed potatoes making them extra soft, fluffy, and basically the best dinner roll ever. They are perfect for Thanksgiving, the holidays, or to serve with dinner any time of the year.

You just cannot beat the taste and texture of these pillowy and tender homemade dinner rolls! They are delicious on their own or even better when enjoyed with a pat of butter.

Grandma’s Potato Chip Cookies From Cooking with Carlee

Grandma’s potato chip cookies only take 5 simple ingredients to make. The buttery shortbread cookies have an extra bit of salt and crunch from the potato chips. They are fabulous on their own or dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with some extra bits of potato chip.

These old-fashioned potato chip cookies are so simple and so good. They are the perfect way to use up the crumbs at the bottom of a potato chip bag.

Skillet Fried Potatoes From Cooking with Carlee

Skillet fried potatoes may be a super simple side dish, but they are a classic for a reason. Homemade fried potatoes are such a versatile side dish that goes well with just about any entrée and the leftovers are great served with eggs for breakfast.

It is such a simple and classically summer meal. Then, the leftover steak and potatoes would be served with fried eggs in the morning for another treat.

Garlic Parmesan Baby Potatoes From Xoxo Bella

Potatoes that are crispy on the edges and soft and tender inside! Crispy parmesan potatoes make such a lovely side dish and you’ll find they go with just about everything. It’s easy to make garlic parmesan baby potatoes and they’re an elevated form of roasted potatoes.

Flavored with fresh garlic, thyme, parsley, parmesan cheese, and butter, you’re going to find this is an incredibly popular side dish, so prepare to be surprised if you have any leftovers!

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes From Xoxo Bella

Air fryer breakfast potatoes are flavored with paprika, garlic and parsley. They are wonderful paired with bacon, sausage, eggs, or even a pile of pancakes. you’re definitely going to find these really flavorful. Oh, and they’re gluten-free!

They pair with other savory dishes like bacon and eggs, and it’s worth making extra because these air fryer country potatoes can be used to make breakfast burritos and they also reheat well if you batch-cook them for meals throughout the week.

Baked Potato Latkes (Pancakes) From Pam’s Daily Dish

Baked Potato Latkes recipe is so simple and easy with only a handful of ingredients. Everyday ingredients, nothing fancy. You probably have what you need in your pantry and fridge already.

Potato lovers, gluten-free eaters, and vegans can all find ways to enjoy these delicious pancakes. Perfect for any occasion and weekend brunch, a hearty breakfast, a side dish, or a party appetizer, Baked Potato Latkes are sure to please.

Potato Candy From This Silly Girl’s Kitchen

A tasty holiday treat, this Potato Candy is a classic confection that dates back many years. With minimal ingredients, this comes together in no time. You can double this to give as gifts or to have more to serve to guests.

This is a great beginner’s candy for anyone who wants to start making some, it is easy to experiment with, and using minimal ingredients it doesn’t waste much.

Chocolate Mashed Potato Cake From I Heart Eating

Chocolate Mashed Potato Cake recipe takes leftover mashed potatoes and turns them into a moist chocolate cake that’s so light and fluffy!

That’s why it’s great to have recipes that repurpose those leftovers into new dishes – like this Chocolate Mashed Potato Cake recipe that uses leftover mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes work the same magic in this cake. The cake is really moist, and the potatoes also help to give it a fluffier texture.

Simple Shepherds Pie with Instant Mashed Potatoes From Organized Island

This Simple Shepherds Pie recipe is tasty and comforting and so easy to make. While it makes a fun St. Patrick’s Day dinner idea, it really is a recipe you will want to make again and again.

Perfectly baked ground beef with vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes. It’s also a nice recipe to make ahead of time and enjoy later in the day or on the following day.

Potato Chipotle Soup Recipe From Organized Island

Potato Chipotle Soup Recipe with tortillas is a nice hearty soup for chilly days! This is the perfect fall soup recipe when you need a simple weeknight dinner on the table.

It’s a nice, slightly spicy soup that brings extra warmth to a cold day. It goes great with these Green Chili Quesadillas or tortillas and butter. It’s a family favorite. These soups also make for inexpensive meal ideas too!

Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes with Ham From I Heart Eating

Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes with Ham are a yummy crock pot recipe that turns leftover ham into a whole new meal!

These Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes with Ham are the perfect way to do that! These cheesy potatoes are a yummy main dish. They take a little more work than a toss-and-go slow cooker meal, but it’s so worth it!

Funeral Potatoes From Dinner at the Zoo

Funeral potatoes are creamy and cheesy potatoes that are topped with buttered cornflakes and baked to golden brown perfection. A super easy casserole that’s perfect for feeding a crowd and always gets rave reviews!

This dish is the perfect combination of super creamy potatoes with a crispy and buttery topping. This cheesy potato casserole recipe is also popular for holidays such as Christmas, Thanksgiving or Easter.

Grilled Potatoes in Foil From Dinner at the Zoo

These grilled potatoes in foil are diced potatoes cooked in ranch butter, then topped with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives. All the flavors of a loaded baked potato in foil packet form!

Foil packet recipes are easy to make with minimal cleanup required. The ingredients for this recipe are quite simple! All you need is diced potatoes, melted butter, ranch seasoning, cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives.

Loaded Baked Potato Dip From The Soccer Mom Blog

This easy-to-make dip is loaded with all the flavors of a loaded baked potato, including bacon, sour cream, cheese and chives. It’s perfect for a game day snack or party appetizer.

Another great thing about this recipe is that it only takes a few minutes of prep time. You literally just mix everything together and start dipping. It’s great for feeding a group, hearty and filling, you can serve it with any of your favorite dippers, and it’s always a crowd-pleaser!

3-Cheese Potatoes Au Gratin From Food Folks and Fun

This 3-Cheese Potatoes Au Gratin recipe is easy to make, and so cheesy! It’s made with a silky 3-cheese sauce and baked until light golden brown! Potatoes Au Gratin has layers of cheese and a golden brown crust that will hit the spot.

You will not be able to resist all of the cheesiness this dish has to offer. So when you are trying to decide on how to cook your next potato dish, definitely go for this cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes recipe, you will not be disappointed!

Sour Cream and Onion Smashed Potatoes From Hot Eats and Cool Reads

These crispy Sour Cream and Onion Smashed Potatoes are a great comfort food side dish! Simple to make, uses baby potatoes and topped with a creamy sauce!

These potatoes are simple to prepare. First you boil them, then flatten and bake until crispy. It’s a perfect pair with eggs, bacon or sausage. You can also serve them as an appetizer for your next party with the sauce on the side for dipping.

Nashville Hot Chicken Fried Potatoes From Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Nashville Hot Chicken Fried Potatoes are crispy, spicy and so addicting! A cross between potato chips and French fries, these potatoes are fried to perfection!

This recipe is made with five simple ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make. It’s great served as a side dish or as an appetizer. These potatoes are so addicting. They’re crispy and spicy.

Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes with Lemon and Herbs From Piper Cooks

Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes. This one-pot meal with chicken breasts, potatoes, lemon juice, and fresh herbs is a super easy, satisfying, and flavorful meal. Plate up juicy chicken, and fluffy steamed potatoes and drizzle with a bright lemon sauce.

Optionally, you can make a thicker sauce with a cornstarch slurry. It’s quick – once you sauté and set everything up, it only takes about 25 minutes or so to finish up, and most of it is hands-off time!

Easy Greek Lemon Potatoes From Piper Cooks

These easy roasted Greek Lemon Potatoes are bright and zingy with fresh lemon juice, savory oregano and garlic cloves. Serve this Greek inspired side dish with homemade Tzatziki Sauce.

These Greek roasted potatoes with lemon and oregano will quickly become a staple in your house, these garlic lemon potatoes are certainly going to fit in at any time of year.

Dill Roasted Potatoes with Greek Yogurt Sauce From Posh Plate

These Dill Roasted Potatoes are crispy and garlicky with an easy greek yogurt sauce. Enjoy them as an appetizer, side dish, or delicious snack.

Dill Roasted Potatoes are a flavorful side dish to most meals. They make a delicious side for a weeknight dinner or take them to a potluck. These potatoes are a total crowd pleaser. This recipe for Roasted Dill Potatoes uses minimal ingredients and is simple to make.