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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
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.
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
These old-fashioned Southern sweet potato biscuits are flaky, fluffy and just like Grandma made them!
Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
This easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe is a simple and delicious side dish for your next family dinner!
Aunt Bee’s Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans
This creamy, delicious sweet potato casserole is a show-stopper whether you have it on your holiday table or a random weeknight dinner! Semi-homemade shortcuts make it a quick side dish with 15 minutes of prep.
Baked Potato in Oven
Showing you how to make baked potatoes in the oven with all of the best tips and tricks!
Easy Potato Salad Recipe
You only need 5 ingredients for my grandmother's easy potato salad recipe! Always a crowd-pleasing side dish!
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 the perfect easy side dish to pair with steak, burgers, hotdogs and chicken!
Twice Baked Potatoes
These make-ahead Twice Baked Potatoes are an easy, delicious, and impressive-looking side dish!
Great Grandmother’s Potato Pancakes
My Polish great grandmother's potato pancakes are a family favorite comfort food!
Crispy Seasoned Oven Roasted Potatoes
These Seasoned Oven Roasted Potatoes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfectly flavored with herbs and spices for an easy side dish any night of the week!
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
These buttermilk mashed potatoes are rich, creamy, flavorful, and easy — and they only require 3 simple ingredients!
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
The perfect easy side dish! These Rosemary Roasted Potatoes are crispy and golden brown on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of savory garlic and herb flavor.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives
These creamy Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives are rich, flavorful and easy! Just 5 ingredients and about 30 minutes for a delicious, make-ahead side dish.
Easy Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe
Layers of thinly-sliced potatoes, a creamy sauce and two different types of cheese make this the best Easy Au Gratin Potatoes recipe you'll ever taste!
Aunt Bee’s 3-Ingredient Cheesy Potato Casserole
This classic cheesy potato casserole is a perfect make-ahead side dish with just three simple ingredients!
Party Potatoes
Fluffy, creamy and cheesy mashed potatoes are baked in the oven with a crispy cornflake topping for the most delicious Party Potatoes that you will ever taste!
Grilled Potatoes
The easiest summer side dish! These grilled potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside — and they require very little effort.
Make Ahead Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These Make Ahead Garlic Mashed Potatoes are truly the perfect side dish recipe!
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!
