80 Insanely Delicious Potato Recipes To Make Every Day Of The Week
Taters gonna tate.
The epitome of comfort food, there's nothing we love more than cozying up to potatoes in any (and every) form. The best part about this super spud? There are endless ways to enjoy it! While we included all the basics here—roasted, hash browns, mashed, taters, fries—we also threw in some creative takes on the famous staple. So if you need some weeknight dinner inspo, are looking for a late-night snack, or need a crowd-pleasing potato side dish for your next party, try whipping up one of these flavor-packed recipes to switch things up in the most delicious way.
If you think you've had potatoes every way possible, think again. Our toasted sesame oil mashed potatoes, French onion baked potatoes, and jalapeño popper potato salad are here to switch things up. We've also included plenty of ways to cook your dish to cut down on cooking time or give a different, crispy texture to the spud. From grilling recipes to golden brown air-fryer creations to Instant Pot soups, there are endless ways to prepare potatoes.
One of our favorite things about these recipes? Many of them have very few ingredients—or ones you likely already have on hand—making them simple and easy to prepare on the fly. If you've got some potatoes lying around and your favorite savory seasonings, you're already halfway there to making many of these easy recipes!
Can't get enough of the potato? Try our favorite sweet potato recipes for even more ideas!
Patatas Bravas
Spicy, creamy, crunchy, smoky… these are all the elements you'll find in the popular Spanish tapas patatas bravas. Think of these like you would French fries. Russets and Idaho potatoes are perfect for frying because they have a greater starch content than Yukon Golds or red bliss.
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Perfect Mashed Potatoes
Quick: Name one thing better than creamy, buttery, steamy, perfect mashed potatoes! See? You can't! So, put down the instant potatoes, grab your favorite spuds, a large pot, a masher, and let's get ready for comfort in a bowl.
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Gorditas
What's better than a food pocket, filled with all your favorite toppings? Although you can fill these gorditas with anything you'd like, we can't get enough of this spicy chorizo and potato filling.
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French Onion Baked Potatoes
These potatoes are KILLER. If you want to make 'em a meal, go for big russets. If you'd like to serve them as hors d'oeuvres, choose a smaller potato like a fingerling or Yukon Gold. Wanna go big? Try our classic French onion soup.
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Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken & Potato Soup
A warm and creamy soup with very minimal effort is our ideal weeknight dinner, and this slow-cooker recipe is just that. Prep everything in the morning, then come home at night to this delightful crowd-pleasing soup! No dirtying up any extra pans required.
Boxty
Can’t decide between a crispy latke and a pile of creamy mashed potatoes? Make boxty. Crunchy on the outside, soft and fluffy in the center, these Irish potato pancakes give you the best of both iconic potato dishes in a single bite.
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Melting Potatoes
These melt-in-your-mouth potatoes got their name for good reason: With a tender, soft middle and an herby topping, one bite and you'll get it. These impressive potatoes are the perfect side dish for any (and every) meal you can think of. Smothered in butter, garlic, and fresh herbs, they really are amazing with everything, from weeknight dinners to romantic special occasions.
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Dauphinoise Potatoes
A classic French dish, dauphinoise potatoes are a creamy, cheesy potato side that's nothing short of life-changing. Layered in a cream sauce with plenty of Gruyère, thinly sliced, barely tender potatoes are baked until the entire casserole is a bubbly, melty dream.
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Potato Croquettes
Potato croquettes are one of the most popular Spanish tapas (or small plates), and for good reason. They’re a fantastic way to give day-old mashed potatoes a new life, and are the perfect bite-size appetizer for when you want something more exciting than potato chips that will still hit those same comfort food notes.
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Potato Candy
We all know how versatile the humble potato is, but have you ever made candy out of it? This classic candy recipe might seem odd when looking at the ingredients (mashed potatoes and peanut butter??), but trust us—this nostalgic favorites is worth trying.
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Potato Rolls
Have a leftover baked potato? The only logical thing to do is to mash the insides and make dinner rolls. It's a great way to not waste leftovers, AND the results are truly stunning. Fluffiest. Dinner. Rolls. Ever.
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Spinach-Artichoke Baked Potatoes
Give your basic baked potato a major upgrade by adding all the flavors from your favorite party dip: spinach & artichoke. This baked potato gets extra cheesy with cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan, while the spinach and artichoke give that added flavor and texture the famous dip is known for.
Air Fryer Crispy Potatoes
We pride ourselves for how perfect our roasted potatoes are. The only thing we've found to upgrade them? Using the air fryer. With just a little bit of oil, these potatoes get perfectly crispy on the outside while staying perfectly soft on the inside. One of our fave air fryer recipes to date, and that's saying a lot.
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Potato Tacos
These tacos, packed with crispy, spicy potatoes, are a carbolicious dream. Although potato tacos are usually deep-fried, we opted for a different stovetop method that was easier to prep and didn’t require deep-frying. Top these babies with pickled red onion for a filling meal perfect for any time of the day!
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St. Patrick's Day Nachos
For the base of these festive nachos, we skip the chips and load our toppings onto crispy roasted potatoes instead. All of customizable toppings—homemade corned beef, horseradish, pickled jalapeños, black beans, and plenty of cheese—are layered onto our crispy potatoes, giving a flavor-packed combo in every bite. Whether you change up the toppings or keep them the same, this hack just might change the way you enjoy nachos from here on out.
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Perfect Pan Fried Potatoes
The secret to a perfectly crispy, fried potato? It's all about the oils. Our best combo: mixing EVOO with vegetable oil (or another neutral oil with a high smoking point). Trust us, it makes a huge difference.
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Southern Potato Salad
Tender Yukon Gold potatoes paired with hard-boiled eggs, celery, sweet pickles, and red onion make this Southern-style potato salad the perfect sidekick to BBQs, family gatherings, weeknight dinners, and more.
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Potato Bread
This tender, springy, and slightly sweet potato bread is here to make your dream peanut butter & jelly come to life. (Or your dream croque madame... or your dream grilled cheese... the point is it's the best for sandwiches.)
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Potato Curry
Potato curry can take on various forms depending on which part of the world you’re looking to taste, but this easy number takes on an Indian influence, starting with curry leaves fried in ghee. Not only do the leaves serve as a fragrant, crispy garnish, they also flavor the entire curry by flavoring the ghee.
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House Latkes With Horseradish
Though latkes are commonly served with applesauce and plain sour cream, here they get a flavor-boost with a spicy horseradish and chive sour cream topping, which adds savory depth to each bite. Got leftover horseradish? Stir them into these creamy horseradish mashed potatoes.
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Taylor Worden is Delish's Assistant Digital Food Producer, where she creates recipe galleries, recipe updates and more. She was previously a freelance editor on the food team for Good Housekeeping, where she also contributed entertainment and culture pieces as a freelance writer. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in journalism and a lifelong love of writing. When she’s not writing, she can be found reading, testing out a new pasta recipe, or rewatching one of her favorite shows.
