As the evenings get cooler, nothing satisfies quite like a hearty potato dish. These potato recipes are packed with flavor and are the ultimate in fall comfort food, perfect for easy weeknight dinners, comforting Sunday suppers, or the holiday table.
I love how the humble potato can be turned into the most delicious meal. Our baked potatoes are one of our favorite dinners- so affordable and satisfying. Here’s a collection of comforting potato dishes we think you will love!
The Ultimate Potato Soup
This creamy potato soup is loaded with classic baked potato flavors. A simple, satisfying bowl of comfort food that the whole family will love. Vegan-adaptable and gluten-free.
Mashed Potato Cakes
Fluffy, light, and crispy, these Mashed Potato Cakes are a simple, delicious way to repurpose your leftover mashed potatoes. Fast and easy, made with only 4 simple ingredients!
Perfect Baked PotatoEs
Learn the secret to perfectly fluffy baked potatoes with my seven best tips! This easy baked potato recipe yields perfectly fluffy insides with a deliciously crispy skin.
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These Garlic Mashed Potatoes are simply heavenly! Creamy, richly flavorful and easy to make, they are the ultimate side dish to any meal! Vegan-adaptable.
potato Gnocchi
Homemade potato gnocchi! Just four simple ingredients result in the dreamiest little dumplings. These little pillows of joy are easy to make and much more delicious than store-bought.
Smashed Potatoes
Crispy Herbed Smashed Potatoes with garlic – a healthy vegan side perfect for breakfast or dinner! Best to steam potatoes ahead, and let cool in the fridge.
Mexican Baked Potatoes
Fluffy baked potatoes are packed with Mexican flavor and stuffed with black beans and veggies for a healthy, delicious vegetarian meal. Gluten-free and vegan-adaptable.
Butternut Potato Curry
A soothing and comforting Butternut Squash and Potato Curry recipe hailing from Northern India featuring winter squash and potatoes using whole spices and ghee, served over fluffy basmati rice.
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are easy to make with 5 ingredients, in just 20 minutes! Rich, creamy and fluffy, they turn out perfect every time!
Breakfast Potatoes
These easy breakfast potatoes require only 10 minutes of hands-on time before roasting in the oven. With a crispy exterior and a creamy interior, they are delicious for brunch or any time of day!
Indian Shepherd's Pie
Indian-Spiced, Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie with lentils, veggies and fragrant Garam Masala, topped with pillowy curry mashed potatoes. Truly one of the most delicious vegetarian dinner recipes on the blog!
Berbere Potatoes
Berbere Potatoes- a simple, flavorful, Ethiopian-inspired potato side dish that is healthy, delicious, and vegan! So much flavor.
Hasselback Potatoes
The best thing about this hasselback potato recipe is how easy and impressive it is! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, generously seasoned with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and sea salt, they make a stunning side dish. Vegan and gluten-free.
Potato Leek Soup
This simple healthy recipe for Potato Leek Soup is deceiving flavorful. A nourishing, soul-satisfying meal in under 30 minutes, made with simple ingredients. Vegan adaptable. With a video!
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
This shepherd’s pie recipe is so cozy and comforting! Savory mushrooms, root vegetables, and white beans are bathed a flavorful gravy, and topped with creamy, pillowy mashed potatoes.
Scalloped Potatoes
These easy Scalloped Potatoes are made with simple ingredients and just 25 minutes of hands-on time, before baking in the oven. Tender and creamy with a golden crispy top, they are perfect for weeknights or the holiday table.
How to Pick out the Best Potatoes
- Look for firm, smooth skin. Look for potatoes that feel firm, without wrinkles, spots, or excessive blemishes.
- Avoid sprouts and green spots. This indicates some aging, which can make the potatoes bitter. A few small sprouts are okay and can be removed, but if they’re widespread, skip them.
- Check their weight. A good potato should feel heavy for its size. This is a sign that the potato is full of moisture (not drying out).
Choose the right type of potato for your dish
- Russet: Best for baked potatoes or mashed potatoes due to its starchy and light texture.
- Yukon gold: The best all-purpose potatoes, perfect for mashing, roasting, or soups.
- Red or fingerling: Best for roasting or potato salads. These potatoes are waxy and hold their shape well.
When are Potatoes in Season?
Potatoes are harvested in the fall and are generally in season late summer through early spring. However, their availability varies by region and variety.
Storage Tips
- How to store potatoes: Store potatoes in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated space, like a pantry, cellar, or dark cabinet, away from heat.
- Avoid storing potatoes in a plastic bag: Store potatoes loose or in a paper or mesh bag.
- Keep potatoes away from onions: Onions release gases that can speed up spoilage.
- Where not to store potatoes: Avoid the fridge-cold temperatures convert starch to sugar.
- How to store cooked potatoes: Store cooked potatoes in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Cool before storing to prevent condensation.
- How to freeze potatoes: Freeze cooked potatoes for up to 3 months. Mashed potatoes freeze well, but roasted or boiled potatoes can soften slightly when thawed.
- How to reheat potatoes: Use the oven or air fryer to reheat roasted potatoes, baked potatoes, or wedges to regain crispiness. Use the stovetop to reheat mashed or boiled potatoes, adding a splash of milk or broth if dry. You can reheat potatoes using the microwave in quick bursts, but it can soften the texture.
FAQs
Potatoes are incredibly versatile! Easy options include roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, crispy smashed potato, home fries, hash browns, and potato soup. They are easy to toss into salads, grain bowls, and breakfast scrambles.
The best cooking method depends on the texture and flavor you want. Roasting creates crispy outsides with fluffy centers; boiling or steaming is great for mashing or potato salads; baking yields soft, pillowy insides with a crisp skin; and sautéing or air frying gives golden, crispy bites fast.
Potatoes complement roasted or grilled meats, plant-based proteins, fish, stew, and soups. Serve them alongside dishes like baked salmon, roasted chicken, baked tofu, veggie chili, lentil loaf, or sautéed mushrooms. They make the perfect side for weeknight dinners and holiday meals.
Potatoes go well with fresh herbs, cheese, sour cream or yogurt, butter or olive oil, garlic, onions, and flavorful sauces. Try pairing them with pesto, chimichurri, tahini sauce, harissa aioli, salsa, or gravy!
Leftover potatoes can be turned into hash, potato cakes, breakfast burritos, gnocchi, soups, frittatas, or a warm potato salad. Leftover mashed potatoes also make an amazing shepherd’s pie topping.
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