The humble potato is a budget-friendly, delicious, and versatile addition to almost any meal! In this convenient collection of potato side dishes you’ll find tasty ways to take advantage of the kitchen staple — from mashed potatoes to potato salad, a 3-ingredient cheesy potato casserole to grilled potatoes — and more!

Grilled potatoes on a white plate for a collection of potato side dishes.

Potato side dishes are always favorites because there are endless ways to enjoy this inexpensive root vegetable. Whether you’re whipping up a cold salad for a summer cookout, roasting crispy potatoes to pair with a Dutch oven chicken, or making scalloped potatoes and ham to serve at Easter brunch, there’s a potato recipe for every occasion! Here are some of our favorites:

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Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
Creamy and flavorful red skin mashed potatoes are a rustic, easy side dish that's bursting with butter, chives, and cream cheese.
Square overhead shot of scalloped potatoes and ham.

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Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
These cheesy potatoes are a classic Southern dish with only 10 minutes of prep — and a great way to use up leftover ham!
Square overhead image of crispy parmesan potatoes in a white bowl with a salad on the side.

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Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
Crispy parmesan crusted potatoes make an easy side dish with just a handful of pantry staples!
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Dill Roasted Potatoes
The perfect easy side dish! These dill roasted potatoes are crispy and golden brown on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of savory garlic, lemon, and herb flavor.
Square overhead shot of sweet potato casserole with marshmallows on a blue table.

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
This Southern sweet potato casserole with marshmallows and pecans is a classic side dish that makes an appearance on just about every holiday table!
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Muffins, Scones and Bread

Southern Sweet Potato Bread
This old-fashioned sweet potato bread is a Southern classic! Best of all, the easy loaf comes together with just one bowl and a whisk!
Square overhead shot of sweet potato biscuits in a cast iron skillet.

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Sweet Potato Biscuits
Old-fashioned Southern sweet potato biscuits are moist, tender, and just like Grandma made them!
Square overhead shot of a bowl of mashed sweet potatoes with butter and fresh sage.

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This easy mashed sweet potatoes recipe is a simple and delicious side dish, perfect for any family dinner!
Square overhead shot of sweet potato casserole with pecans on a white table.

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans
Aunt Bee's classic Southern side dish with a buttery, crunchy pecan topping — and it's ready with about 15 minutes of prep!
Square close up shot of a baked potato with butter and parsley on a white plate.

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The Best Baked Potato
Showing you how to make baked potatoes in the oven with all of the best tips and tricks!
Square overhead shot of an easy potato salad recipe in a blue and white serving bowl.

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Easy Potato Salad
You only need 5 ingredients for my grandmother's easy potato salad recipe!
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Southern Potato Salad
A picnic or cookout would not be complete without this delicious Southern potato salad!

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German Potato Salad
The simple combination of red potatoes, bacon, onion, and a sweet and tangy dressing makes this authentic German Potato Salad the perfect side dish!
Square side shot of baked potato wedges on a serving platter with ketchup.

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Baked Potato Wedges
These crispy baked potato wedges are seasoned with Parmesan, garlic, and herbs, then roasted until golden brown and tender on the inside.
Square side shot of the best twice baked potatoes recipe.

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Twice Baked Potatoes
These make-ahead twice baked potatoes are an easy, delicious, and impressive-looking side dish for holidays, parties, and family dinners.
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Great Grandmother’s Potato Pancakes
My Polish great grandmother's potato pancakes are a family favorite comfort food!
Square overhead image of a tray of crispy oven roasted seasoned potatoes.

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Seasoned Potatoes
These roasted bite size potatoes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfectly flavored with herbs and spices!
Close overhead image of two bowls of buttermilk mashed potatoes on a dinner table.

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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
These buttermilk mashed potatoes are rich, creamy, flavorful, and easy — and they only require 3 simple ingredients!
Square overhead shot of a tray of roasted gold potatoes with rosemary and olive oil.

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Roasted Gold Potatoes with Rosemary and Olive Oil
These rosemary roasted gold potatoes are the perfect easy side dish!
Square overhead shot of a bowl of sour cream mashed potatoes.

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Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, fluffy, and full of rich flavor, these sour cream mashed potatoes are the perfect easy, make-ahead side dish for any family dinner or holiday meal.
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Easy Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe
Layers of thinly-sliced potatoes, a creamy sauce and two different types of cheese make this the best au gratin potatoes recipe you'll ever taste!
Square side shot of Aunt Bee's 3-ingredient easy potato casserole on a blue and white plate.

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Easy Potato Casserole
Aunt Bee's 3-ingredient cheesy potato casserole is a simple make-ahead side dish!
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Party Potatoes
A fluffy, creamy, and cheesy mashed potatoes casserole with a crunchy Corn Flakes topping.
Square side shot of grilled potatoes on a white plate.

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Grilled Baked Potatoes
Learn how to grill potatoes for an easy summer side dish!

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Make Ahead Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These Make Ahead Garlic Mashed Potatoes are truly the perfect side dish recipe!

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3-Ingredient Crispy Seasoned Red Potatoes
These crispy seasoned red potatoes are the perfect easy side dish for any meal!

Be sure to check out all of our other side dish recipes to round out your meal!

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Hey, I’m Blair!

Welcome to my farmhouse kitchen in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Inspired by local traditions and seasonal fare, you’ll find plenty of easy, comforting recipes that bring your family together around the table. It’s down-home, country-style cooking!

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