Potato side dishes are a delightful addition to any meal, offering flavors and textures that are hard to resist. From crispy, golden fries to creamy, smooth mashed potatoes, there's a variety to suit every taste. I've put together a list of fantastic potato recipes that are easy to make at home.
Easter Potato Side Dishes Recipes
Each recipe brings its unique twist to this versatile vegetable, turning ordinary potatoes into extraordinary creations. Get ready to transform your next meal with these tasty and comforting potato sides!
Best Ever Funeral Potatoes
These Best Ever Funeral Potatoes are a masterpiece of comfort food, blending creamy, cheesy goodness with perfectly tender potatoes beneath a delightfully crispy topping. Ideal for any gathering, they transform simple ingredients into a show-stopping side dish that's as heartwarming as it is satisfying. Each bite is a delightful nod to tradition and taste, sure to comfort and please any crowd.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1½ cups sour cream
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, or cream of mushroom soup
- 8 tablespoons butter, melted and divided (1 stick)
- ½ white onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (26-ounce) bag frozen shredded potatoes (frozen hash browns), thawed completely
- 2 cups cornflakes
Roasted Red Potatoes
Succulent and golden, these Roasted Red Potatoes are a heavenly blend, seasoned to perfection with a whisper of herbs and a kiss of parmesan. They offer a delectable crunch on the outside, while their insides remain a fluffy sanctuary of flavor. An impeccable choice for elevating any meal, they're simply irresistible when paired with your favorite main course.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ pounds red potatoes, cleaned, not peeled, and cut into quarters
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dry basil
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dry thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh grated Parmigiano
- 2 tablespoons dry chives (optional for serving)
Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
Delight in the simplicity and charm of the Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes recipe, a quick and savory treat that ensures a crowd-pleasing experience in less than half an hour. Packed with the warm flavors of garlic and topped with Parmesan, these potatoes offer a satisfying crunch that enhances any meal. Perfect for both casual evenings and special gatherings, they quickly turn any meal into a memorable feast.
Ingredients
- 1 lb small potatoes, a firm kind like red potatoes or Yukon gold
- ⅓ cup butter, melted, salted or unsalted
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder or minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon fine table salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5 drops Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, Pecorino, or other flavorful hard cheese
- Chopped parsley, optional, for serving
Smoked Gouda Potatoes Au Gratin
This Smoked Gouda Potatoes Au Gratin recipe is a harmonious blend of comfort and luxury, making it a standout dish for any holiday feast. The smoky Gouda cheese, melded with the richness of Havarti and Cheddar, creates layers of flavor that are both deep and comforting, ensuring every bite is as memorable as the last.
A true crowd-pleaser, this dish takes the humble potato to new heights of deliciousness, guaranteeing not a single forkful is left behind.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter for greasing the baking dish
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¾ cup grated Havarti cheese
- ¾ cup grated smoked Gouda
- 1 ¼ cups grated mild orange Cheddar
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced ⅛ inch thick
Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Ah, the beauty of Air Fryer Potato Wedges, a perfect blend of crispiness on the outside and fluffy tenderness inside, is undeniable. This foolproof recipe turns a simple spud into a golden, savory sensation, making it the ultimate side dish the whole family will clamor for. Quick to prepare and even quicker to disappear from the plate, it's an easy win for any mealtime.
Ingredients
- 3 small russet potatoes, skin on
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon parsley
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- Pepper to taste
Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
Our easy Fryer Hasselback Potatoes recipe present a delightful spin on classic spuds. Each slice crisps up beautifully in the air fryer, creating a delightful texture that's irresistibly crunchy yet tender. These accordion-like potatoes, seasoned perfectly, make for an elegant, deceptively simple side dish that will elevate any dinner table.
Ingredients
- 8 small potatoes, peeled
- 3 tablespoon salted butter (or use unsalted butter and add an extra pinch of salt)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or use garlic salt and skip the salt)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon canned shredded parmesan (or regular shredded parmesan)
Baked Potato Wedges
Elevate your snacking with these Baked Potato Wedges that come out irresistibly crispy on the outside and oh-so-soft within. Without even a hint of frying, they bring a cozy, homemade touch to your table, paired perfectly with your choice of dip. Whether it's the golden crunch or the sprinkle of savory seasonings, these wedges are sure to capture the hearts, and appetites, of everyone around the dinner table.
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (optional, for serving)
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for serving)
My Favorite Cheesy Potato Casserole
This Cheesy Potato Casserole wraps your taste buds in a blanket of sumptuous cheeses mingled with tender layers of potato. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it's a crowd-pleaser that turns a humble side dish into a celebration of comfort food. Ideal for gatherings, this casserole promises to be the unsung hero of your dining table.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, minced
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 dash nutmeg
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth (vegetable broth works too)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Montreal chicken seasoning
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces Tillamook sour cream
- 2 ¼ cups Tillamook Farmstyle Thick Cut Shredded Cheddar Jack cheese
- 2 ¼ cups Tillamook Farmstyle Thick Cut Shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
These Scalloped Potatoes are a slice of heaven, with each layer bathed in a creamy sauce and a golden crust that tickles the senses. They're the perfect companion to any meal, offering a touch of home-cooked splendor. This recipe promises a dish that's as comforting as it is delicious, sure to be requested time and time again at your family table.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon pepper, divided
- 3 pounds white potatoes, sliced about ⅛-inch thick
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Add these Mashed Sweet Potatoes on your table spell out pure joy in every spoonful. With just a handful of ingredients, this recipe brings out the sweetness of yams in a buttery, velvety smooth concoction that's not only scrumptious but wholesome too. These mashed sweet potatoes, perfected with a chef's touch, certainly raise the bar for comfort food, making any meal feel like a special occasion.
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs (1.1kg) yam/sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 1.5 - 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 dashes ground white pepper
- Maldon sea salt flakes, for sprinkling
- 1 teaspoon chopped Italian parsley
