79 Potato Recipes Because You Need That Many
The best potato recipe is the one that matches your mood. From fancy to unfussy, sweet to savory, potatoes are more than willing to meet you wherever you are. But make no mistake, this collection of potato dishes is an outright party; one that celebrates America’s most consumed produce. Here, you’ll find appetizers, mains, side dishes, and even desserts. (Because what’s a party without dessert?) Whether they’re mashed, scalloped, baked, lathered in mayo in a potato salad (our favorite kind of salad), or whizzed into a velvety soup, all iterations of potato are welcome.
You’ll meet textural masterpieces like creamy smashed potatoes and an ultra-crispy golden potato cake. Be tempted by bright and lemony tater-filled samosas (virtually impossible to stop eating). And feel your eyes widen at the showstopping sweet potato and cream cheese layer cake made with our favorite orange veggie—that’s right, sweet potatoes are coming along too. Consider this your official invite.
Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Cyd McDowell, Prop Styling by Paige Hicks1/79Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges With Yogurt-Tahini Sauce
Our first potato recipe is easy, but it does require special equipment: an air fryer. (Aren’t we all air-fry people now, though?) Once you have that, just slice the potatoes into wedges, toss in oil and spices, and let the machine do its work.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Spencer Richards, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman3/79Ultra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes
We’ll say it loud and clear: Yukon Golds are the definitive best potato for mashing. They have a buttery flavor and creamy mouthfeel even without all the added dairy. And we’d bet on this particular Yukon Gold mashed potatoes recipe producing the creamiest-ever version of the comfort food classic.
Photographs by Mamadi Doumbouya, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Shannon Maldonado4/79Classic Potato Salad
This easy-to-make potato salad gets its zing from sweet relish, plenty of mustard, and a dressing reminiscent of deviled eggs. If you feel strongly about adding a touch of green, go with thinly sliced green onions or chives.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Taneka Morris, Prop Styling by Maya Rossi5/79Twice-Baked Potatoes
Loaded baked potatoes are a classic Christmas dinner side dish but can also be a main: When they’re in the oven for round two, whip up a quick green salad for a bistro-style dinner.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca6/79Vada Pav With Dry Coconut-Garlic Chutney
Is the ultimate veggie burger actually a fried patty of mashed potato? Watch associate food editor Rachel Gurjar make it here and decide for yourself.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne, Prop Styling by Carla Gonzalez-Hart7/79Perfectly Creamy Potato Soup
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Sean Dooley8/79Sheet-Pan Merguez Hash With Fried Eggs
We do read the comments, and we noticed that some of our readers couldn’t find merguez and used spicy Italian sausage instead. The result? “Overall a real winner,” and, “10/10. Perfect meal for large brunch.”
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Stephanie De Luca9/79Old Bay Breakfast Potatoes
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Beth Pakradooni10/79Potato and Pea Chowder
One of the many things we love about this springy potato chowder recipe is that it doesn’t require you to fiddle with a roux. Simply mashing some of the potatoes in the pot thickens the broth nicely.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Christina Allen11/79Korean Potato Salad
Often served in a tidy scoop, this Korean-style tangy, subtly sweet potato salad lies somewhere between chunky American potato salad and smooth mashed potatoes when it comes to texture.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Spencer Richards, Prop Styling by Marina Bevilacqua13/79Salt Cod Brandade
Called brandade de morue in Provence, the cheesy, garlicky French mashed potato dip uses inexpensive dried salt cod for a make-ahead, party-friendly appetizer. Serve with crostini and a glass of Champagne or vermouth on the rocks.
Photo by Christopher Baker14/79Perfect Baked Potato
In our book, learning to make a perfect baked potato is a crucial life skill—and it’s easy with this baked potato recipe. (But if you don’t have the time, you can always steam them in your Instant Pot.)
Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski16/79Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Photo by Emma Fishman, Plate by Meilen Ceramics17/79Cod With Soy-Caramelized Onions and Potatoes
Adding ginger and soy sauce to caramelized onions gives them a zingy punch. Sandwiching those onions between searing potatoes and steaming fish is a genius way to make a full meal in a single skillet.
Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by D'mytrek Brown18/79Leveled-Up Potato Leek Soup
When we say “leveled-up” here, we mean with a gremolata topping: crispy fried sage, rosemary, thyme, and capers tossed with minced garlic and lemon zest. It adds a bright, aromatic punch to the silky soup.
Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Cyd McDowell, Prop Styling by Paige Hicks19/79Potato-Tomato Gratin With Horseradish
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Sue Li, prop styling by Sophie Strangio20/79Tater Tot Egg Bake With Bitter Greens Salad
Setting this one down on the dinner (or brunch) table is fun. Everyone will think it’s a perfectly golden brown tortilla española, and you get to tell them that—surprise—it’s actually a whole bunch of tater tots.
Photo by Marcus Nilsson, Food Styling by Frances Boswell, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson21/79Sheet-Pan Potato Hash With Fixins
Photograph by Emma Fishman, Food styling by Susie Theodorou, Prop styling by Sophie Leng22/79Cacio e Pepe Rösti
Photo by Chelsie Craig, food styling by Kat Boytsova23/79Steak Salad With Harissa Potatoes and Crunchy Radishes
Photograph by Victoria Jane, Food Styling by Mallory Lance, Prop Styling by Alexandra Massillon24/79Roasted Sweet Potatoes
This easy recipe for roasted sweet potatoes keeps the cooking and seasonings streamlined so you can dress them up however you wish. Try tucking them into tacos with refried black beans or just eat them as is, with some spicy mayo on the side.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca25/79Vegan Deviled “Eggs”
Little potatoes, gutted with a melon baller and filled with spiced mashed potatoes, bear a striking resemblance to deviled eggs. Vegan or not, these creamy hors d’oeuvres will have you coming back for more.
Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Cyd McDowell, Prop Styling by Paige Hicks26/79Tiny Potatoes with Sour Cream and Onions
Photograph by Carl Ostberg, Food Styling by Micah Morton, Prop Styling by Andrea Bonin27/79Caribbean Shepherd’s Pie
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Tim Ferro28/79Mustardy Grilled Cabbage and Kielbasa
Cooking outside? Pack those potatoes in a foil packet before you toss them on the grill so they steam through before their skins start to char.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman29/79Spiced Salmon With Potatoes and Corn
Who doesn’t love a sheet-pan meal? This weeknight-friendly dinner of Old Bay–spiced salmon, corn, and baby potatoes taps into the spirit of a seafood boil without as much effort.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Tim Ferro30/79Old Bay Chips With Lemon Mayo
Photograph by Heami Lee, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by JoJo Li31/79Chaat-Style Potato Salad
Photograph by Cody Guilfoyle, Prop Styling by Nicole Louie, Food Styling by Thu Buser32/79Spiced Double Potato Noodles
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Rosanna Anil, Prop Styling by Paola Andrea33/79Lemon-Oregano Shrimp and Tiny Potatoes
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Beth Pakradooni34/79Papas con Rajas
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Gerri Williams35/79Stewy Miso Eggplant and Potatoes
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Taneka Morris, prop styling by Suzie Myers36/79Crispy Smashed Potatoes With Salmon Caviar
This dinner party starter walks the line between down-to-earth comfort and lavishness. Crunchy baby potatoes get topped with herby whipped goat cheese, avocado slices, scallions, bacon bits, and salmon caviar for the perfect bite.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Emma Ringness, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell37/79Harissa Sweet Potato Tarte Tatin
This savory take on the classic French dessert usually made with apples is also a semi-homemade take. Thanks, frozen puff pastry dough. (Bonus: Here are more ways to cook with store-bought puff pastry.)
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by JoJo Li38/79Sour Cream and Onion Mashed Potatoes
While we like some mashes with Yukon Golds, for this recipe, we say stick with russets, which are higher in starch and lower in moisture than waxy potatoes.
Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Cyd McDowell, Prop Styling by Paige Hicks39/79Spicy and Sour Stir-Fried Potatoes
Yes, you can stir-fry potatoes—you just need to cut them into matchsticks and soak them in water to release some starch first. Then, tingly Sichuan peppercorns and black vinegar pack a one-two flavor punch.
Photograph by Guang Xu40/79Sweet Potato and Blue Cheese Dip
Roasted sweet potatoes become a creamy, luscious dip when whipped with blue cheese and heavy cream. Serve it with store-bought potato chips—yes, more potatoes—for a crowd-pleasing snack.
Photograph by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, Food Styling by Alison Roman, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski42/79Baked Potatoes Deluxe
This is the high-low dinner party of our dreams: Baked potatoes and assorted luxury toppings: sour cream (or crème fraîche), caviar, and fresh herbs. Add your own flair with crumbles of creamy feta cheese, crispy high-end bacon (or fancy ham), pots of garlic confit…you get the idea.
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Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by JoJo Li43/79Sticky-Spicy Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Spencer Richards, Prop Styling by Marina Bevilacqua44/79Spicy Caesar Potato Salad
Part Caesar salad, part patatas bravas, this recipe with potatoes is a reader favorite. And speaking of our readers, we’re learning from them just how adaptable this potato salad is: Some used chipotles in adobo instead of Calabrian chile, some cheddar instead of Parmesan cheese, and others used the dressing as a dipping sauce for a chicken dish. She’s got versatility!
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Jillian Lehner, Prop Styling by Emilie Fosnocht46/79Creamy Yukon Golds With Crispy Potato Skins
Elizabeth Cecil47/79Mashed Potato Skordalia
Traditional Greek skordalia is mostly garlic and olive oil with some potato or nuts added to thicken it. We flipped the ratio in this recipe: more potato, less garlic.
Photograph by Chris Simpson, Food Styling by Taneka Morris, Prop Styling by Gözde Eker49/79Sweet Potato and Onion Tempura With Chive Mayo
A vegan batter of all-purpose flour and cornstarch relies on cold seltzer to produce light and crisp tempura. Use a plant-based mayonnaise for the dip to keep the entire recipe vegan.
Photograph by Yudi Ela Echevarria, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Sean Dooley, Special thanks to Frank's House50/79Peppery Potato Frittata
The star of this frittata is the golden strips of russets suspended in the creamy, peppery quiche-like filling. Shallow-frying is just one of 63 methods for cooking potatoes. Yes, we tried them all.
Photograph by Laura Murray, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Sophie Strangio51/79Simplest Rosti
Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman52/79Spicy Kimchi–Sweet Potato Fritters
This recipe for potato fritters is all about the crispy, of course, but can we take a minute for the creamy? The dipping sauce comprises Greek yogurt and gochujang, and once you taste it, you’re going to want to dip raw veggies in it, spread it on sandwiches, and more.
Photo by Laura Murray, Food Styling by Pearl Jones53/79Aloo Tikki With Hari Chutney
This street-food-style snack works around the clock: It pairs as beautifully with a cup of late-afternoon chai as it does with a glass of happy hour bubbly.
Photo by Laura Murray, food styling by Yekaterina Boystova54/79Amma’s Samosas
Need a reason to throw a party? Folding samosas is an ideal group activity as extra hands can be useful, so invite friends or family to join you. Just be sure to provide cocktails.
Photo and Food Styling by Carla Lalli Music55/79Extremely Cheesy Potato Gratin
Creamy potatoes with crispy edges, tender middles, and just a whisper of cayenne heat—need we say more? Okay, fine: It also has sharp white cheddar and nutty Gruyère cheese.
Photograph by Emma Fishman, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime56/79Vegan Leek Latkes
With crisp outsides, creamy insides, and a subtle sweetness from tons of blanched leeks, these latkes might not be what you’re used to—and that’s a good thing.
Photograph by Alex Lau, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Sophie Strangio57/79Crispy Potatoes With Bay and Scallions
Ture Lillegraven59/79Hasselback Potatoes
Neatly shingled Hasselback potatoes look impressive on the plate, but they’re remarkably easy to pull off. Make thin, even slices in the potato without going all the way through, then press gently to fan out the slices. (Try Hasselbacking butternut squash too.)
Photo by Alex Lau, Styling by Sue Li60/79Potato Salad with Mustard Sauce and Watercress
We can’t exactly explain why this combination of baby Yukon Gold potatoes and whole grains of mustard tangled up in watercress stems and leaves is so visually appealing. A work of art, really.
Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Sue Li, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski61/79Loaded Sweet Potatoes
We developed this recipe as part of our Feel-Good Food Plan. And while we love the slight sweetness and fiber you get from sweet potatoes, the all-vegetarian toppings work just as well on a plain baked potato.
Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Plate by Heath Ceramics63/79Grilled Potato Salad With Chiles and Basil
This dish is everything we love about a German potato salad, but with Far East influence (fish sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame seeds) and a smoky char from the grill.
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Anna Stockwell, prop styling by Emily Eisen65/79Sweet Potato Bowls With Spiced Lamb and Mushrooms
These sweet potato bowls are an easy go-to weeknight dinner: Steam the sweet potatoes while you sauté the mushrooms with spiced ground lamb, quick-pickle fennel and onions, make a simple yogurt sauce, and dinner is ready in about half an hour.
Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski66/79Burnished Potato Nuggets
Ben Dewey67/79Perfect Oven-Roasted Potatoes
This is the foolproof steam-then-roast method that you’ll turn to again and again. Four ingredients (Yukon Golds, olive oil, salt, and black pepper) and a little babysitting and you’ll end up agreeing with Anonymous from Denver: “Dang, really worth the time.”
Jeremy Liebman71/79Silver Dollar Latkes
There are standard-size latkes, and there are mini ones, just right for popping in your mouth like chips. We urge you to grab a cocktail and a few friends with whom you love to gossip, because this potato dish falls into the second category.
Alex Lau73/79Potato-Leek Soup With Toasted Nuts and Seeds
This is like the high-fashion version of potato-leek soup: Its bordering-on-austere restraint is an elegant statement, allowing the chosen accessory (a trio of toasted almonds, sunflower seeds, and coriander seeds) to shine.
Alex Lau75/79Potato Salad with Old Bay and Potato Chips
Not all potato salads involve mayonnaise. This one gets its flavor from Old Bay seasoning, whole grain mustard, and fresh herbs, and its textural contrast thanks to a combination of boiled potatoes and fried chips. (PS: Don’t forget to salt your potato water.)
Alex Lau77/79Potato Salad with Lox and Everything-Bagel Spice
This potato-y riff on a bagel with lox and cream cheese allows us to introduce another term: peanut potatoes. It’s just another name for fingerlings or baby tomatoes. Hey, anything big potatoes can do, tiny potatoes can do better.
Ted Cavanaugh78/79New Potatoes with Parmesan, Black Pepper, and Gribiche Dressing
For those unfamiliar, gribiche is a French condiment not unsimilar to tartar sauce, traditionally made of mayonnaise flavored with Dijon mustard and studded with hard-boiled egg, cornichons, capers, and parsley. This olive-oil-based dressing version is chunkier and can work with tarragon, too, if that’s what you’ve got.
79/79Slow-Fried French Fries
No list of potato recipes is complete without homemade french fries (though we also did a taste test of the store-bought frozen kind, if you need something in a pinch). The slow-frying method here is, dare we say, revolutionary.