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It doesn't really matter what you're making for dinner because potatoes are always the answer for a comforting side! You can serve up creamy mashed potatoes for a special steak dinner, roasted potatoes alongside a holiday ham, and French fried potatoes with burgers or chicken any night of the week. Heck, potatoes even make great side dishes in the morning and afternoon in the form of breakfast potatoes and potato salad. Whether you're looking for a holiday-worthy Easter side or a quick and easy instant pot recipe, this list has potato side dishes for every occasion.
Here, you'll find plenty of creative potato recipes, including grilled potatoes, rosemary hasselback potatoes, and a loaded basked potato salad! Of course, we've also included tons of variations on mashed potatoes, potato casseroles, and crispy potato recipes, like the super golden potato galette and Ree's crash hot potatoes, that prove just how versatile this side dish can be. Prefer your potatoes in the form of French fries? Don't worry, the air fryer parmesan steak fries are sure to satisfy your every need. But before you begin making these potato sides, check out our list of different types of potatoes to get yourself acquainted with the humble spud.
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Potato Skins
Will Dickey
We can't think of a better side dish for your Super Bowl spread. Of course, potato skins are just as delicious throughout the year, too. Fill them with cheese, bacon, and sour cream, then serve them with a hearty chili, roast chicken, or steak.
Loaded baked potatoes meets creamy potato salad in this fun cookout mash-up. The make-ahead salad piles on the flavor with sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, sour cream, and ranch seasoning.
You would never believe that something so luxurious would require little to no hands-on cooking. That's all thanks to the slow cooker! But don't worry, you'll still get a creamy, cheesy potato recipe that everyone will love.
Sometimes, potatoes need a little added pop to give them the flavor they deserve. For instance, these mashed potatoes are made with pepper jack cheese, chili powder, and cayenne for an added kick.
These steak fries are made with thick russet potato wedges. Coat them in parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then stick them in the air fryer to get nice and crispy.
Ever wonder how to get extra crispy skin and tender fluffy insides on your baked potatoes? It's simple, don't bake them! Just make them in your air fryer, then top them with a generous pat of butter.
Sizzling red potatoes, onions, and peppers—is there anything better for serving alongside your eggs and bacon? Ree's version is an all-time favorite thanks to garlic, cayenne, and seasoned salt.
Here's a great way to repurpose one potato side (mashed potatoes) into another potato side that's entirely different: crispy potato pancakes! They're soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and delicious when served with sour cream.
This classic cookout side dish is actually best when made ahead. It gives the flavors time to meld and makes it easy to bring to your neighborhood potluck.
This twist on twice-baked potatoes turns the comfort food favorite into a bite-sized treat. Each slice is creamy, cheesy, and comforting. Plus, they're great for serving a crowd.
Once you've tried Ree's method for creamy, dreamy mashed potatoes, you'll never look back. They can even be made ahead of time—and did we mention how dreamy they are?
Boiling your potatoes before throwing them on the grill allows the spuds to get nice and tender. And grilling them on skewers helps prevent them from rolling around. Serve this dish up with grilled steak, chicken, or fish.
Some potato salads have a reputation for being, well, beige and bland. But not this colorful potato salad! It's perfect for adding a pop of color and flavor to your table.