Don’t settle for bland potatoes! Try these 45 tasty recipes

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Tired of the same old bland potatoes? It’s time to level up your culinary game! We’ve curated 45 mouthwatering potato recipes that are sure to excite your taste buds and satisfy your cravings.

From crispy delights to creamy indulgences, these recipes are sure to awaken your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, why settle for the ordinary when you can embark on a flavorful potato adventure like never before? Try them out today and elevate your culinary game!

A white bowl filled with cooked greens and yellow potatoes.
Spicy Kale & Potato Curry. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Stewed Potatoes

Bowl of stewed potatoes.
Stewed Potatoes. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Embrace the nostalgic comfort of Stewed Potatoes, the quintessential throwback comfort food. This delightful dish takes you back to a time when meals were hearty, prepared with love, and brought a sense of warmth and contentment.

Get the Recipe: Stewed Potatoes

Baked Purple Sweet Potato Fries

A white bowl filled with purple fries and a small wooden bowl of ketchup.
Smoky Baked Purple Sweet Potato Fries. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

These purple sweet potato fries are easy to make and have a delightful smoky and savory flavor. They are naturally plant-based, making them a great option for a tasty and healthy snack or side dish.

Get the Recipe: Purple Sweet Potato Fries

Spicy Kale and Potato Curry

A white bowl filled with cooked greens and yellow potatoes.
Spicy Kale & Potato Curry. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This delightful Indian side dish, also known as “aloo kale,” promises to bring pure happiness to your taste buds with its vibrant spices and wholesome ingredients. Get ready to savor every mouthwatering bite!

Get the Recipe: Kale Potato Curry

Air Fryer Baked Potato

Two baked potatoes resting on a white ceramic plate.
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

These Air Fryer Baked Potatoes have perfectly crisp exteriors with soft and fluffy centers. They are the perfect baked potatoes and could not be easier to make!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Corn Fries

Parchment paper topped with fries.
Corn Fries. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

These Mexican street corn-style corn fries are a savory and slightly spicy appetizer that is sure to be a hit.

Get the Recipe: Corn Fries

Easy Smoked Baked Potato

smoked baked potato with sour cream and bacon.
Smoked Baked Potatoes. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

The perfect side dish! These smoked baked potatoes are delicious and so easy to make on the Traeger grill!
Get the Recipe: Easy Smoked Baked Potato

Spicy Potato Soft Tacos with Chimichurri

Three spicy potato soft tacos on a wooden serving board.
Spicy Potato Soft Tacos with Chimichurri. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Crisp potatoes, fresh cabbage sprinkled with lime juice, bright chimichurri, and rich sour cream combine for a flavor combo everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Potato Soft Tacos with Chimichurri

Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes

Four twice baked potatoes in a small baking dish.
Loaded twice-baked potatoes. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes

A cheesy and loaded twice-baked potato recipe that’s perfect for any night of the week. Find out how to make this delicious dish with just a few simple ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes

Samosas

samosas with potato filling cut in half on a plate.
Samosas. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Samosas are a perfect, hand-held snack! These crispy fried pastries are filled with a savory mix of potatoes, peas, and spices.
Get the Recipe: Samosas

Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes

Image shows Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes on a fork with the full piece on a white plate behind it.
Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Elevate your potato game with Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes, a crispy and savory delight that transforms leftover mashed potatoes into a crowd-pleasing treat. Enjoy the perfect combination of creamy interiors and golden exteriors.
Get the Recipe: Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes

Potato Casserole

Potato Casserole being served.
Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Splash Of Taste

Looking for the perfect comfort food? Dive into the world of savory delight with our irresistible potato casserole recipe. Tender layers of thinly sliced potatoes, creamy cheese, and a hint of aromatic herbs blend together to create a mouthwatering dish that will leave you craving more.
Get the Recipe: Potato Casserole

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

A white ceramic plate topped with potato wedges and a white dipping sauce.
Air Fryer Potato Wedges. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Easy and crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges that are perfectly seasoned with a delicious smoky flavor. This quick and simple snack or appetizer is vegan, gluten-free, and requires no soaking!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Campfire Potatoes

Cheesy pile of potatoes.
Cheesy potatoes. Photo credit: GirlCarnivore.

Make these foil-wrapped campfire potatoes. They’re a must-try camping favorite, loaded with butter potatoes, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese!
Get the Recipe: Campfire Potatoes

Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes

Mashed purple sweet potatoes in a bowl with a serving spoon.
Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Mashed purple sweet potatoes with a savory herb butter are an easy, comforting yet nutritious and stunning side dish!
Get the Recipe: Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes

Hashbrown Casserole

Hashbrown casserole in an oval dish.
Hashbrown Casserole. Photo Credit: Splash of Taste.

Elevate your brunch game with our irresistible hashbrown casserole recipe. Imagine sinking your fork into layers of golden-brown potatoes, gooey cheese, and perfectly seasoned goodness. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have your guests coming back for seconds.
Get the Recipe: Hashbrown Casserole

Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes

Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes in a white ramekin topped with sour cream and green onions.
Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes are here to bring the party to your plate. This recipe is all about spicing up the humble potato with bold flavors like taco seasoning, jalapenos, and, of course, heaps of cheese. The potatoes are tender, the spices are kickin’, and the cheese pulls it all together into a fiesta of yumminess.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes

Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

Golden roasted air fryer baby potatoes on a serving plate with a wooden and metal spoon.
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Air fryer baby potatoes are roasted until crispy perfection on the outside with a creamy and buttery tender middle. Fresh rosemary and a handful of spices make these a mouthwatering side dish for almost any meal.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

Indian Frankies

Hand holding a frankie roll with two more rolls in the background.
Indian Frankies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Savory potatoes, peas, onions, chaat masala, and spicy chutney all in a flaky paratha make this veg Frankie recipe irresistible.
Get the Recipe: Indian Frankies

Parmesan Herb Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

Air fryer sweet potato rounds with a parmesan herb crust garnished with thyme sprigs on a plate.
Parmesan Herb Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Roasted to perfection in just 15 minutes, these air fryer sweet potatoes boast both crispy edges and a fork-tender center. Coated in a parmesan herb mixture, they’re an easy and indispensable side dish for any meal.
Get the Recipe: Parmesan Herb Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

Rosemary Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

A forkful of rosemary hasselback sweet potatoes.
Rosemary Hasselback Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These Hasselback sweet potatoes are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and are topped with a rosemary mustard vinaigrette dressing that is divine. They’re a wonderful way to elevate a potato side dish.
Get the Recipe: Rosemary Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato Wedges

Cooked sweet potato wedges on a baking sheet with a jar of dipping sauce.
Sweet Potato Wedges. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Looking for a versatile side dish that pairs well with any meal? Our sweet potato wedges recipe is the answer. Whether you’re serving them alongside a juicy burger or as a standalone appetizer, these wedges bring a burst of flavor and color to your plate.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Wedges

Salt Potatoes

Plate of loaded salt potatoes topped with pulled pork, BBQ sauce, cheese and sour cream.
Loaded Salt Potatoes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Salt Potatoes are the ultimate of simplicity meets deliciousness. The salt crust that forms on the potatoes as they boil makes for the most perfectly seasoned spuds with an unbelievably creamy texture inside.
Get the Recipe: Salt Potatoes

TikTok Parmesan Potatoes

Parmesan potatoes in a spoon held up high garnished with vegetable.
TikTok Parmesan Potatoes. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

Indulge in a crispy potato sensation like no other with these TikTok Parmesan Potatoes that are taking social media by storm. With their heavenly texture and cheesy allure, they’ll leave you craving for more!
Get the Recipe: TikTok Parmesan Potatoes

Crispy Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Two crispy air fryer hasselback potatoes with chives, garlic and butter on a white plate.
Crispy Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Golden brown with crispy buttery edges, these Hasselback potatoes made in the air fryer are the ultimate side dish. Seasoned simply with garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh chives, they pair perfectly with almost any meal and couldn’t be easier to make!
Get the Recipe: Crispy Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Crispy Potato Strips

Potato strips on parchment paper.
Crispy Potato Strips. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Crispy potato strips are a fun alternative to fries and are made even more delicious with freshly grated parmesan and rosemary.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Potato Strips

Calabrian Potatoes

Calabrian potatoes on a white plate.
Calabrian Potatoes. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

The subtle heat, bright citrus, fresh garlic, and aromatic rosemary in these Calabrian Potatoes liven up a basic, creamy potato in a way that hits all the flavor checkboxes.
Get the Recipe: Calabrian Potatoes

Potato Corn Chowder

Spoon holding potato and corn chowder with bacon with the full bowl of soup behind it.
Potato and corn chowder. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Enjoy a bowl of potato and corn chowder, enhanced with the smoky goodness of bacon. This comforting soup combines tender potatoes, sweet corn kernels, and crispy bacon in a creamy and flavorful broth, creating a satisfying dish that’s perfect as a meal all in itself.
Get the Recipe: Potato Corn Chowder

Roasted Peri Peri Potatoes

Roasted peri peri baby potatoes on a white plate with a fork.
Roasted Peri Peri Potatoes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Peri Peri potatoes are roasted to perfection and coated in a deliciously aromatic Portuguese spice mixture that makes a great side dish to any dinner.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Peri Peri Potatoes

Air Fryer Samosas

Air fryer samosas on a white plate with chutneys.
Air Fryer Samosas. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Samosas are so easy to make—without the hassle of deep frying! Crispy pastry, plump with a filling of spicy potatoes and peas, they’re easy to grab and so delicious!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Samosas

Amish Potato Salad

Creamy potato salad with eggs and mayonnaise.
Amish Potato Salad. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Let’s take a tasty trip to the countryside with Amish Potato Salad! This recipe is a nod to the good ol’ days when food was simple and hearty. The potatoes are tender, the dressing is creamy with just the right amount of tang, and the addition of eggs and sweet pickles gives it that homey touch.
Get the Recipe: Amish Potato Salad

Mashed Potato Fritters

A stack of mashed potato fritters.
Mashed Potato Fritters. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Turn your mashed potatoes into a star dish with our irresistible mashed potato fritters recipe. Each bite offers a perfect combination of creamy potato goodness on the inside and a crunchy exterior. It’s a great way to use up those extra mashed potatoes and create a dish that will have everyone asking for the recipe.
Get the Recipe: Mashed Potato Fritters

Bombay Sandwiches

Bombay Sandwiches layered with potato, tomato, cucumbers, and an herb chutney sauce.
Bombay Sandwiches. Photo credit: all Ways Delicious.

A Bombay Sandwich is layered with cooked and raw vegetables on buttered white bread, and slathered with delicious chutney. Delicious & vegetarian.
Get the Recipe: Bombay Sandwiches

Sweet Potato Toast Bites

Sweet potato toasts with cheese, cranberries, walnuts and sage on a white plate.
Sweet Potato Toast Bites. Photo credit: Feast + West.

These mini sweet potato toasts are the perfect canape for parties. Top them with cheese, nuts, jam, honey, raisins or fruit to make delectable bites that you’ll feel good about eating.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Toast Bites

Dauphinoise Potatoes

An oven dish with baked dauphinoise potatoes in it.
Dauphinoise Potatoes. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Indulge in the ultimate potato luxury with our Dauphinoise Potatoes recipe. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes are bathed in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic and aromatic herbs, creating a dish that is both elegant and comforting.
Get the Recipe: Dauphinoise Potatoes

Faux Potato Salad Recipe

A white bowl of potato salad with mayonnaise.
Faux Potato Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our Faux Potato Salad Recipe is made without cauliflower for an even tastier faux-tato salad. Our gluten-free and diabetic version of low carb yogurt mayonnaise potato salad uses turnip radish, which gives you the best potato alternative.
Get the Recipe: Faux Potato Salad Recipe

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

Sweet potato cubes on a plate with a dipping sauce.
Sweet Potato Cubes. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Craving a guilt-free snack that doesn’t compromise on taste? Our air fryer sweet potato cubes recipe is your answer. These little gems are loaded with nutrients, low in fat, and cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer, making them a delicious and wholesome option for any time of the day.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

Accordion Potatoes Recipe

Accordion potato on a skewer.
Accordion Potatoes Recipe. Photo credit: Food Plus Words.

Elevate your side dish game with accordion potatoes! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with savory flavors, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.
Get the Recipe: Accordion Potatoes Recipe

Air Fryer Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Smashed potatoes with dill on a black plate.
Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These crispy smashed potatoes eliminate the need to boil and fry your potatoes by completing both of those steps in the air fryer. Crispy, creamy, and incredibly easy to make, these air fryer smashed potatoes are a versatile side for any meal.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Cheesy scalloped potatoes in a casserole dish on a blue wooden table.
Cheesy scalloped potatoes. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

These cheesy scalloped potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Made with thinly sliced potatoes, a creamy white sauce, and plenty of cheese, these potatoes are sure to please everyone at your next cookout.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes

Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These crispy, light, creamy air fryer fingerling potatoes come together in 20 minutes for an easy, versatile side.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

Overhead shot of a bowl of mashed potatoes in a blue bowl with parsley sprinkled over it.
Mashed potatoes. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with our Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes. Creamy, velvety-smooth potatoes, seasoned to perfection, prepared in a fraction of the time using the Instant Pot. Get ready to savor this classic side dish that pairs perfectly with any main course.
Get the Recipe: Mashed Potatoes

Sautéed Sweet Potatoes

Sauteed sweet potatoes on a black plate.
Sautéed Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Sautéed sweet potatoes are an easy, versatile addition to any breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This sweet and savory side is simply seasoned with salt, garlic powder, and cayenne for just a hint of heat.
Get the Recipe: Sautéed Sweet Potatoes

Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon

Warm german potato salad in a white dish beside a bunch of dill.
Warm German Potato Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This traditional German Potato Salad is a delicious side with warm potatoes, crisp bacon, and a rich, bright dressing with sautéed onions, fresh herbs, and vinegar.
Get the Recipe: Warm German Potato Salad with Bacon

Smoked Brie Potato Gratin

Image shows a closeup of a casserole of Smoked Brie Potato Gratin.
Smoked Brie Potato Gratin. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Dive into the indulgent layers of Smoked Brie Potato Gratin, where creamy potatoes and smoky brie cheese create a luscious and comforting dish that is perfect for special occasions or cozy evenings at home. Experience the rich, cheesy goodness with every forkful.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Brie Potato Gratin

Cheesy Grilled Potatoes and Onions

Grilled potatoes topped with cheese and bacon in a foil pan.
Cheesy Grilled Potatoes and Onions. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Get ready for the cheese-potato combo of your dreams! Cheesy Grilled Potatoes and Onions is a symphony of smoky, cheesy, and savory goodness.
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Grilled Potatoes and Onions

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