10 Everyday Potato Recipes You’ll Always Come Back To

Potatoes are one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. These recipes feature a range of preparations that feel comforting and appropriate for any time of year. They use simple ingredients that deliver big satisfaction.

Southern Potato Salad

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What’s the perfect dish to bring to any potluck? Why, this Classic Southern Potato Salad Recipe, of course! With its steamed, tender potatoes, celery, pickle relish, and a dressing made from mayonnaise and yellow mustard, this recipe goes with nearly anything and is great year round.

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Funeral Potatoes

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This recipe’s name may be unusual, but don’t let that keep you from trying it. Funeral Potatoes actually originate in Utah’s Mormon community and are often served as part of a family meal following a funeral service. One bite, and you’ll understand why folks keep coming back for seconds of this creamy, cheesy potato casserole that has long outgrown its original purpose.

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Melting Potatoes

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These Melting Potatoes are everything you could want in a side dish. Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and full of flavor thanks to a good dose of butter, broth, and garlic.

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Crispy Baked Potato Wedges

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These Crispy Baked Potato Wedges are one of my favorite ways to cook potatoes! Coated in a heavenly blend of Italian spices, garlic, and parmesan cheese, this crispy oven-baked potato wedges recipe is sure to become one of your family’s favorite side dishes.

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Crispy Smashed Potatoes

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Let me introduce your new favorite side dish, my Crispy Smashed Potatoes recipe. These twice-cooked potatoes are first boiled until tender. Then they’re crushed and brushed with olive oil and fresh herbs followed by baking in a hot oven until the edges are crispy and golden brown.

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Crispy Roasted Potatoes

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My Crispy Roasted Potatoes are layers of thinly sliced russet potatoes scattered with shallots, slathered with butter and oil, and cooked until golden brown and delicious!

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Easy Mashed Potatoes

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You don’t need fancy tools or complicated techniques to make these Easy Mashed Potatoes. This simple recipe gives you creamy, mouth-watering flavor with just a few ingredients and a little hands-on mashing.

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Twice Baked Potatoes

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On nights when you need a side dish that’s hearty, cheesy, and guaranteed to please everyone at the table, try these Twice Baked Potatoes. They get compliments every single time.

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Ham and Cheese Stuffed Potatoes

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Turn yesterday’s leftover ham into tonight’s supper with my Ham and Cheese Stuffed Potatoes recipe. It’s a great way to repurpose leftovers into a second, even more delicious, meal. This comforting recipe elevates that plain baked potato into an irresistible supper dish.

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Lemon Dill Potato Salad

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You’ll love my Lemon Dill Potato Salad recipe! It’s a warm potato salad dressed with a mixture of olive oil, lemon, and dill. No mayo makes it safer for picnics!

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My Southern Table Cookbook

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If you like these recipes, you’ll love my cookbook! It’s 348 pages filled with 246 recipes, each with a full-color photo. Visit Lana’s Cooking for more information.

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