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!
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:
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.
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!
Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
Crispy parmesan crusted potatoes make an easy side dish with just a handful of pantry staples!
Dill Roasted Potatoes
Crispy, golden, and loaded with garlic and fresh herb flavor, these dill roasted potatoes are an easy side dish that pairs well with almost any dinner.
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!
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!
Sweet Potato Biscuits
Old-fashioned Southern sweet potato biscuits are moist, tender, and just like Grandma made them!
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This easy mashed sweet potatoes recipe is a simple and delicious side dish, perfect for any family dinner!
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!
The Best Baked Potato
Showing you how to make baked potatoes in the oven with all of the best tips and tricks!
Easy Potato Salad
You only need 5 ingredients for my grandmother's easy potato salad recipe!
Southern Potato Salad
A picnic or cookout would not be complete without this delicious Southern potato salad!
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!
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.
Twice Baked Potatoes
These make-ahead twice baked potatoes are an easy, delicious, and impressive-looking side dish for holidays, parties, and family dinners.
Great Grandmother’s Potato Pancakes
My Polish great grandmother's potato pancakes are a family favorite comfort food!
Seasoned Potatoes
These roasted bite size potatoes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfectly flavored with herbs and spices!
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
These buttermilk mashed potatoes are rich, creamy, flavorful, and easy — and they only require 3 simple ingredients!
Crispy Roasted Gold Potatoes
These crispy roasted gold potatoes are tossed with olive oil, garlic, and fresh rosemary, then baked until golden brown on the outside and creamy on the inside. A simple, flavorful side dish that goes with just about everything.
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.
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!
Easy Potato Casserole
Aunt Bee's 3-ingredient cheesy potato casserole is a simple make-ahead side dish!
Party Potatoes
A fluffy, creamy, and cheesy mashed potatoes casserole with a crunchy Corn Flakes topping.
Make Ahead Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These Make Ahead Garlic Mashed Potatoes are truly the perfect side dish recipe!
3-Ingredient Crispy Seasoned Red Potatoes
Golden and crispy on the outside, tender and buttery on the inside. These easy oven-roasted red potatoes come together with just 3 ingredients and about 10 minutes of prep. A simple, crowd-pleasing side dish for any meal.
Be sure to check out all of our other side dish recipes to round out your meal!
