35 Potato Recipes Everyone Will Love

These potato recipes are comfort food at its finest. I mean, is there anything better than a potato?

And while mashed potatoes are great, there are so many ways to get creative with spuds!

From bone-warming soups to cheesy casseroles and sides, potatoes are the real star of mealtime.

And to be honest, it’s hard to choose just one.

So, I’ve gathered 35 of my favorite easy potato recipes. Trust me, you’ll want to try them all!

Potato Recipes for Breakfast

1. Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole

Cracker Barrel is known for its comfort food, and nothing is more comforting on a Sunday morning than this sensational hash brown casserole. 

Full disclosure: this isn’t healthy. It’s loaded with cream of chicken soup, butter, and cheese, along with the potatoes, of course. 

But then, that’s how you know it’s gonna taste good, right?

2. Cheesy Bacon and Egg Hash (Breakfast Skillet)

You can’t go wrong with eggs, potatoes, bacon, and cheese, especially when they’re all cooked in the same pan!

A skillet is ideal for this since it will help your potatoes form a gorgeous golden crust.

If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, put one on your birthday/Christmas list and just make this in the oven for now. 

3. Easy Parmesan Breakfast Potatoes

This dish is similar to the above recipe.

The difference is, it has red pepper and onion for added flavor, plus garlic powder, parsley, rosemary, and smoked paprika. 

Since fresh parmesan is so strong, you won’t need too much over the top, making it a great alternative if you’re trying to cut down on calories. 

4. Sweet Potato Frittata

A frittata is like a fast quiche cooked and served in a skillet and doesn’t have a pie crust.

They’re pretty easy to throw together, and this recipe is particularly filling due to the sweet potato in the mix.

Between the onions, peppers, spinach, and Gouda cheese, this is a salty and savory treat to start your day off right. 

5. Potato Croquettes

Potato croquettes are delightful mashed potato balls that are insanely addictive. 

With a savory bacon and cheese filling and a crunchy fried exterior, they’re heavenly. Just make sure you make a big batch because they go quickly. 

All that’s missing is a creamy dipping sauce!

Potato Soup Recipes

6. Paula Deen’s Crockpot Potato Soup

This soup is so creamy and substantial, and better yet, needs just 10 minutes of prep!

It really is as simple as tossing everything in your slow cooker and letting it cook.

Toward the end of the 5 hours, you’ll add cream cheese for a silky smooth finish. 

Just remember to chop up your cream cheese, so it melts faster. 

7. Sweet Potato Soup

Sweet potato soup tastes like autumn in a bowl. I mean, just look at those vibrant fall colors! 

Sweet potatoes and tart apples bring on the sweetness while warming spices and red lentils make it savory. 

Next time you make grilled cheese, ditch the tomato soup and try this tasty soup instead.

8. Potato Leek Soup

This is one of my favorite soups of all time! The combination is so simple but effective, and it’s incredible with a crusty piece of buttered bread.

I find chicken broth adds just the right seasoning to the mix, but you can use vegetable if you want to make it vegetarian-friendly.

Potato Recipes for Dinner

9. Ham and Potato Casserole

When I think of hearty comfort food, this ham and potato casserole immediately comes to mind. 

Savory potatoes paired with smokey ham and cheese in a white sauce are to die for. 

It’s classic comfort food, but comes together in a flash. Perfect for those hectic weeknights.

10. Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

I’m sure you still have a bag of tots at the back of your freezer – don’t we all?

Well, it’s time to pull them out and make this nostalgic potato dish that the kids and grown-ups will go crazy for. 

It’s cheesy, meaty, and everything you want in a tasty weeknight casserole dish.

11. Sweet Potato Dinner Skillet

Who said hash browns are just for breakfast?

When you need a fast and tasty dinner, I say there’s nothing better than a skillet full of crunchy sweet potatoes, greens, and eggs. 

Rather than heaps of cheddar cheese, this recipe calls for feta, which adds such a nice, creamy finish to the dish.

I also scattered some chopped green onions over the top, too.

12. Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Gnocchi is a terrific pasta alternative that will add so much fabulous texture to your dish.

These little potato pillows will melt in your mouth and keep you full all day long. 

When served in this creamy soup, this is almost like a bowl of chicken and dumplings – only lighter. 

Potato Side Dish Recipes

13. Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

It might just be a simple layering of potatoes, onions, cheese, butter, and milk. But it’s truly a potato side dish sent from heaven.

The great thing about this recipe is that you won’t need to make a separate sauce.

Once it’s layered right, it will cook and thicken in the oven, saving you time and dishes!

14. Hasselback Potatoes Recipe

Hasselback potatoes were first made in Sweden back in the 1950s.

Since then, they’ve popped up all over, and there are so many unique varieties. 

The trick is to use Russet potatoes and cut and cook them with a touch of oil before adding any fun extras.

They’re so tasty with bacon, or a simple addition of garlic, rosemary, and butter.

15. Oven-Baked Potato Wedges

Wedges are such a great French fries alternative, and they have a much heartier feel to them.

They’re lovely and crisp on the edges with plenty of tender potatoes in the middle. 

And with a dash of onion powder, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and olive oil, they’re perfect.

16. Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

Twice-baked potatoes are delicious, although a little time-consuming. This twice-baked potato captures the flavor without any of the fuss. 

And you don’t need a long list of ingredients to pull off this family favorite. Potatoes, cheese, and a few pantry staples are all you need. 

It’s oh-so-creamy, and a great way to jazz up your potato game.

17. Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries are a great alternative to French fries because they’re a little healthier.

They crisp up in the oven and have a little more sweetness than your average spud.

But the best part is pairing them with a good dip. Sure, ketchup works, but you can opt for sweet dips like honey!

18. Lighthouse Inn Potatoes Copycat Recipe

If you’ve ever been to Connecticut, you may have heard of the Lighthouse Inn.

And if you heard of the Inn, you must have heard of these sensational potatoes. 

Between the tender potatoes, creamy sauce, and crunchy cheesy topping, these are pretty close to perfect. 

Potato Recipes From Around the World

19. Irish Mashed Potatoes (Colcannon)

If you’ve ever thought mash was a little bland, or if you’ve ever made way too much and can’t face another dinner with plain old mashed potatoes – this one’s for you!

Colcannon is mashed potatoes mixed with cabbage, greens, and sometimes bacon, too!

In England, they call it bubble and squeak. Either way, it’s pretty amazing.

20. Lyonnaise Potatoes

You’ll need to par-boil your potatoes for this dish so that they can be finished in the pan.

It’s an extra step, but it’s so worth it in the end!

Once they’re tender, they get finished in the skillet until golden brown and crisp.

Layer some onions, garlic, and butter over the top, and let the flavors infuse. 

21. Greek Lemon Potatoes

This recipe calls for lemon juice, salt, pepper, chicken stock, and garlic – lots and lots of garlic.

You’ll braise your potatoes in the ingredients mentioned above until they’re fork-tender.

To achieve that crunchy exterior, you’ll then roast them on a separate tray until golden. 

22. Potatoes Au Gratin

This isn’t your grandma’s potatoes au gratin recipe. You are in for a real treat with this recipe!

It pairs crispy Parmesan cheese with fragrant gruyere in an indulgent cream sauce. 

Look how pretty it is! This Thanksgiving side dish will likely steal the show.

23. German Potato Salad

Unlike the potato salad you and I are used to, the Germans do it a little differently. 

First, it’s full of creamy red potatoes, bacon, and red onion, making it salty and peppery. 

But it’s the tangy dressing that I love the most. If you want something a little less mayo-centric, you’ll have to try this one.

24. Classic Latkes

Latkes are a type of potato pancake, usually made with milk, eggs, and matzo meal.

They’re fried in hot oil until wonderfully crisp and impossible to resist. 

These get most of their amazing flavor from the use of chicken schmaltz, which is rendered chicken fat that is sometimes flavored with onion. 

25. Aloo Gobi

Literally translated to potato and cauliflower, respectively, this spiced fried dish is something you’ll want at your next Indian feast. 

It’s fantastic as a stand-alone vegetarian dish or will work wonders as a side to your curry or Tandoori chicken. 

Classic Potato Recipes

26. Sweet Potato Casserole

It’s a holiday staple dish, but there’s nothing saying you can’t serve up a sweet potato casserole on a random Wednesday night. 

This recipe is especially indulgent, incorporating evaporated milk, cinnamon, and buttery pecans to the mix.

27. Crispy Garlic Butter Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

Smashed potatoes are probably my favorite way to serve up my spuds. It’s so quick and easy but looks deceptively fancy. 

They’re crispy and crunchy on the outside with tender mashed potato-like insides. 

And don’t forget about that garlic butter Parmesan sauce! It’s so delicious I could take a bath in it (but I won’t.).

28. Whipped Sweet Potatoes

I’ve known a few picky eaters in my day, but none of them have ever said no to my whipped sweet potatoes. 

This easy potato recipe comes together in a flash. It is sweet, savory, and tastes like eating a potato cloud.

Top tip: make extra to mash and freeze. You can then pull it out when you’re having a busy day or even use it to make a sweet potato pie at the last minute!

29. Loaded Potato Skins

These loaded potato skins are the perfect party appetizer. Whether serving up on gameday or a Tuesday night, they’re sure to please. 

The insides are so rich and creamy thanks to cream cheese and a meaty boost from mushrooms. 

Top them with sour cream and freshly chopped green onions and watch them disappear.

30. Wingstop Fries Copycat Recipe

It’s weird to see sugar on the list of ingredients for French fries, but you have to trust the process!

For the best-ever fries, be sure to cut them evenly and try soaking for a few hours in water.

This will help remove some of the starch to end up crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. 

31. Shepherd’s Pie

I grew up eating shepherd’s pie, and it’s something I crave as soon as there’s a chill in the air.

This quick version needs just a handful of ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep time.

You can have this bubbling on the table in just half an hour when you use a frozen veggie blend and a jar of sofrito!

32. Homemade Potato Chips

Potato chips are so hard to resist! But when you get that craving, why not try making your own?

Don’t worry: no deep fryer needed!

These are oven-baked and truly to die for.

I love the simple oil and salt flavoring, but you could just as easily toss them in a little ranch dry mix.

33. Red Potato Salad

In a world of potato salad recipes, this red potato salad is my all-time favorite. 

And for good reason! It pairs rich and buttery red potatoes in a vibrant vinaigrette. 

But what I love most about this recipe is the secret ingredients: pickles and fresh dill! It’s perfect for summer.

34. Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Looking for something a little more fancy and elevated for dinner? Enter roasted fingerling potatoes. 

When roasted, fingerling potatoes are waxy and buttery and melt in your mouth. 

But the real star of this show is that sauce. With garlic, fresh herbs, and almonds, it’s sure to be a new family favorite.

35. Cheesy Potato Casserole

Also known as funeral potatoes, you are likely no stranger to this dish if you’re from Middle America. 

It pairs shredded potatoes in an insanely rich sauce made from sour cream, condensed cream of chicken soup, and cheese. 

But the real star of the show is the buttery cornflake crust on top!