14 Impressive Potato Recipes Everyone Is Craving This Season
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Potatoes are a critical component of American culture. We love our fries and our potato salad, especially at certain times of the year. But those aren’t the only ways people include potatoes in their eating plans. Potatoes are incredibly versatile, and these fourteen recipes will help you enjoy them in totally crave-able ways you’ll want to make again and again.
1. Loaded Smashed Potatoes
Loaded smashed potatoes are a fun way to serve up some taters this summer. While they require turning the oven on, you can serve these warm or cold, meaning you can cook them in the morning before things really get warm for the day. You won’t regret making these.
2. Red Potato Salad
With pickles, onions, and fresh herbs, this red potato salad is a zesty salad that pairs well with just about anything this season. This potato salad would work with meats off the grill, salads, and pretty much anything you could enjoy at a barbecue.
3. No Mayo Potato Salad
This no-mayo potato salad is for those folks who don’t care for mayo with their potatoes. It’s still a total comfort food dish, and it still pairs well with anything you would normally serve potato salad with. This is a deliciously fresh recipe everyone will enjoy.
4. Grilled Potato Skewers
If you’ve never grilled potatoes before, then these grilled potato skewers will be a delicious surprise. They are so fun to make, and you can serve them with just about anything off the barbecue.
5. Accordion Potatoes
Want to bring comfort food to your family’s table? Try this accordion potatoes recipe for an easy yet tasty side dish. These also make great snacks, especially for a movie night. They pair well with grilled meats, vegetables, and more.
6. German Potato Dumpling Soup
Looking for a hearty and comforting soup that’s perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this delicious German potato dumpling soup recipe. It’s comfort in a bowl and goes great with some crunchy garlic bread and a side salad.
7. Potato Pancakes
This mashed potato pancake recipe is an excellent way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. But you can make this from scratch too if you don’t have any leftovers to use. It’s worth it to go through the process to get these delicious pancakes. They can be served for breakfast for as a side dish for dinner.
8. Potato Wedges
These potato wedges are perfect for a snack or a side dish to your favorite homemade burger. They are great with anything grilled, and really round out the meal by adding some bulk. They are filling, delicious, and great for almost any occasion.
9. Easy Potato Soup
This easy potato soup recipe is delicious for an evening meal at home. It’s easy to make and definitely uses up any potatoes you have laying around. It’s good warm or cold and fantastic with some crunchy garlic bread.
10. Bombay Potatoes
These Bombay potatoes are a must for anyone who enjoys Indian cuisine. They aren’t spicy, but they are well-seasoned and absolutely delicious. They are great served over some rice or with a side of naan and dal.
11. Country Potatoes
These country potatoes are a perfect companion to your main breakfast fare. They cook up fast using just one skillet and pair well with eggs, bacon, waffles, pancakes, quiche, and more. They are quite possibly the perfect breakfast side dish.
12. From Scratch Potato Leek Soup
This from-scratch potato leek soup is delicious and comforting any night of the week. Gather around the table and enjoy with a green salad and some crunchy garlic bread for an epic meal you’ll enjoy again and again.
13. Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
These Instant Pot baked potatoes are one of the easiest, fastest ways to make baked potatoes without using a microwave. You can make many at one time, and they turn out perfectly each and every time. Top them with your favorite toppings and enjoy.
14. Potatoes Au Gratin
Potatoes au gratin is a classic recipe that pairs well with just about anything. From chicken and beef to seafood and veggies, this delicious dish is quite possibly the perfect side dish. It’s cheesy comfort food at its best.
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