30 Best Potato Side Dish Recipes

Whether preparing a cozy family dinner, hosting a holiday feast, or simply craving comfort, potatoes are the ultimate side dish. This 30 Best Potato Side Dish Recipes collection features this budget-friendly spud in countless forms–from creamy to cheesy to crispy and even as an elegant appetizer!

Get ready to discover classic favorites, bold new flavors, and creative potato recipes that steal the spotlight on any table and leave everyone reaching for seconds.

From cheesy au gratin potatoes to perfect mashed potatoes, crispy French fries, and potato chips, there’s something in these potato side dishes for everyone!

Au Gratin

Au Gratin Potatoes for Two
A delicious and simple side dish, cheesy, creamy Au Gratin Potatoes for Two is the perfect addition to your date night dinner. Pairs beautifully with so many main courses!
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Two oval dishes of Au Gratin Potatoes for Two with fork digging into one.
Green Chile Potatoes au Gratin
The rich, cheesy goodness pairs beautifully with the warmth of the chiles in this Green Chile Potatoes au Gratin, a delicious, unfussy spin on traditional au gratin potatoes. This savory dish adds Southwestern flair to your table!
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Hatch Green Chile au Gratin Potatoes in white rectangular baking dish with serving spoon scooping some out.
Funeral Potatoes
Easy, cheesy Funeral Potatoes are a great make-ahead side dish casserole recipe that is great at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter!
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Funeral potatoes in oval white baking dish.

Mashed

Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes (Mashed Potato Casserole)
Sometimes referred to as a Mashed Potato Casserole, these Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes are smooth, creamy, slightly cheesy, garlicky, a little bit tangy and a whole lot delicious! Best of all, they can be made two to three days ahead of time! These can be customized however you'd like!
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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes with serving spoon scooping some out.
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes are fluffy, rich, and creamy, making the ultimate side dish for holidays and family meals. Classic and simple!
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Potato and Sweet Potato Bake
Elevate your potato side dish by combining fluffy Russets with velvety sweet potatoes in this Potato and Sweet Potato Bake! Ideal for a holiday spread, Sunday dinner, or family dinner side dish, this blend brings these two humble root vegetables together in a creamy, flavorful mash with a crispy topping that’s as vibrant as it is delicious.
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Potato and Sweet Potato Bake in white oval baking dish with silver spoon scooping some out.

Party Perfect

Baby Hasselback Potato Bake with Cheddar and Bacon
Baby Hasselback Potato Bake with Cheddar and Bacon is super simple, great to take to a party because it can be made ahead of time and guaranteed to be a hit!
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Garlic Herb Muffin Pan Potato Galette Recipe
Garlic Herb Muffin Pan Potato Galettes are an easy, elegant side dish that's perfect all year round!  Buttery, garlicky and herb-infused stacks of thinly sliced potatoes slices turn out golden, crispy and delicious!
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Garlic Herb Muffin Pan Potato Galettes - Straight-on hero shot on white background garnished with fresh thyme
Salt-Roasted Baby Potatoes with Sour Cream Horseradish Sauce
Salt-Roasted Baby Potatoes with Sour Cream Horseradish Sauce makes a fun side dish or party appetizer!  Salt-roasting makes the skins super crispy, the interior beautifully creamy and it's the perfect cooking method for baby or "peewee" potatoes.
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Skillet Salt Roasted Baby Potatoes with Sour Cream Horseradish Sauce on black platter.

Roasted Wedges and Fries

Perfect Roasted Potato Wedges
Roasted Potato Wedges are a side dish that goes with almost anything!  Here's how to make perfectly crispy, seasoned and delicious roasted potato wedges every time!
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Perfect Roasted Potato Wedges with ketchup in white enamel tray.
Oven Fries with Spicy Pesto Aioli
Oven Fries with Spicy Pesto Aioli make the perfect summer side dish for burgers, steaks, fish, chicken or anything else you’re grilling!
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Oven Fries with Spicy Pesto Aioli on gray-rimmed platter garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Sausage and Potato Recipe
Make a platter of this sausage and potato recipe and watch it disappear! These duck fat roasted potatoes and sausage elevate two humble ingredients into something extraordinary and elegant!
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Duck Fat Roasted Fingerling with Sausage - Overhead hero shot on white oval platter garnished with fresh rosemary
Cajun Fries with House Sauce
These Cajun Fries with House Sauce are crispy, spicy, and so flavorful! Serve them on their own as an appetizer or as a side with any dish.
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Cajun Fries with House Sauce on white platter.
The Best Greek Potatoes
Greek potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Flavored with lemon, garlic, and herbs, they're irresistable!
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Mayonnaise Potatoes
Roasted bite-sized potatoes tossed in a rich and creamy mayonnaise and herb mixture, then crisped to perfection.
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Mayonnaise Potatoes on baking sheet.
Best Homemade French Fries in a Cast Iron Skillet
Secrets revealed! Here’s how to make the best homemade French Fries! This easy-to-follow recipe all fried in a cast-iron skillet yields perfect crispy results.
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French fries in wire basket.

Served From The Skillet

Cast Iron Skillet Potato Slices
It doesn't get much easier than Cast Iron Skillet Potato Slices! A simple, classic potato side dish recipe that you and your family will love. Simply slice the potatoes, pour melted butter on top, add some herbs and parmesan cheese and bake!
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Cast Iron Skillet Potatoes in cast iron.
Lyonnaise Potatoes
The easiest recipe for Lyonnaise Potatoes – the classic French side dish that everyone loves! Parboiled potatoes are pan fried, then tossed with buttery caramelized onions.
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Lyonnaise Potatoes on oval white platter.
Patatas Bravas Chilenos (Chile Potatoes)
Patatas Bravas Chilenos is a Latin American interpretation of the classic Spanish tapas dish. With fresh jalapeno peppers and a tangy tomato dressing, it’s the perfect side dish for meat, poultry or fish sure to make the “chilehead” in your household happy!
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Chile Potatoes (Patatas Bravas Chilenas) in earthenware bowl with serving spoon.
Potato Latkes
Here’s the best recipe for potato latkes without eggs that everyone can enjoy. Crispy potato fritters are vegan and gluten-free. These no-egg potato pancakes are super easy to make, too!
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Stack of Potato Latkes.
Breakfast Potatoes {Texas Style} – Flavor Mosaic
These Breakfast Potatoes are spiced up Texas style with taco seasoning, chopped onions, red bell peppers, and jalapenos, and will kick-start your breakfast.
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Breakfast Potatoes {Texas Style} - Flavor Mosaic
Crispy Skillet Fried Breakfast Potatoes
Love diner-style fried breakfast potatoes? This easy recipe makes the best crispy skillet potatoes and you can prep these home fries ahead.
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Breakfast potatoes in white oval bowl.
Parsley Potatoes
Parsley Potatoes are so easy to prepare and are a simple side dish. Made with three main ingredients–potatoes, parsley and oil–these classic potatoes are perfect with almost any main dish!
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Parsley Potatoes
Homemade Potato Chips
Making your own Homemade Potato Chips from scratch is easier than you think and so rewarding. It may take a little bit of time, but once you know how to make your own potato chips, you’ll know it’s worth the extra work!
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Homemade Potato Chips
Fried Potatoes and Onions
Fried Potatoes and Onions are cheap, easy, and incredibly delicious! Whether you’re serving them for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, these fried potatoes and onions will be a hit.
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Smashed

Rosemary Garlic Smashed Potatoes and Lemon Chive Aioli
Rosemary Garlic Smashed Potatoes and Lemon Chive Aioli is a beautiful side dish with country French elegance!  Buttery Yukon Gold Potatoes are cooked, crushed, then brushed with herb-infused olive oil and baked again for a crunchy exterior and creamy interior!
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Rosemary Garlic Crushed Potatoes in brown ceramic dish garnished with fresh rosemary.
Salt and Vinegar Smashed Potatoes
These vegan Salt and Vinegar Smashed Potatoes are made with red potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes, and are a crispy, easy side dish. Serve them with dinner or at your next Game Day!
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Five Salt and Vinegar Smashed Potatoes in white serving bowl.

Twice-Baked

Twice-Baked Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon
Twice-Baked Potatoes with Cheddar and Bacon are pillows of potato perfection, crisp on the outside and irresistibly creamy on the inside. Stuffed with sharp cheddar, smoky bacon, and a hint of garlic, these spuds are the ultimate comfort food companion.
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Cheddar and Bacon Twice Baked Potatoes - Overhead hero shot on baking sheet with bacon and chives
Spinach Parmesan Ranch Twice Baked Potatoes
Spinach Parmesan Ranch Twice Baked Potatoes with Parmesan Crumb Topping are pillows of potato perfection!
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Spinach Parmesan Ranch Twice Baked Potatoes close up shot in clay baking dish with serving fork and blue striped towel.
Jalapeno Popper Twice Baked Potatoes
Baked potatoes are mashed with cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeno pepper, stuffed and baked to perfection for a spicy twist on twice-baked potatoes!
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Jalapeno Popper Twice-Baked Potatoes on white plate.
Loaded Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes
Enjoy Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes filled with melted butter, tangy sour cream, rich cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon—ideal for appetizers!
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Loaded Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes

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