What to Make with Potatoes: 10 Easy Recipes

Potatoes are cheap, filling, and incredibly versatile. Here are 10 ways to use them.

1. Mashed Potatoes

Boil potatoes until tender, mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. The ultimate comfort food side dish. Add garlic or cheese for extra flavor.

2. Roasted Potatoes

Cube potatoes, toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and rosemary. Roast at 425°F for 30-35 minutes until crispy outside, fluffy inside.

3. Baked Potato

Poke holes, microwave 5 minutes or bake at 400°F for 1 hour. Top with butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon, or broccoli.

4. French Fries

Cut into strips, toss with oil and salt, bake at 425°F for 25 minutes (flip halfway). Or use an air fryer at 380°F for 15 minutes.

5. Potato Soup

Diced potatoes + onion + chicken broth + cream. Simmer until potatoes are tender, blend partially for a creamy-chunky texture. Top with cheese and bacon.

6. Hash Browns

Shredded potatoes + salt + pepper. Cook in a hot skillet with oil until crispy on both sides. 10 minutes. Perfect breakfast side.

7. Potato Salad

Boiled potatoes + mayo + mustard + celery + onion + hard-boiled eggs. Chill before serving. Classic picnic food.

8. Home Fries

Cubed potatoes + onion + bell pepper + paprika. Pan-fry until golden and crispy. Breakfast diner classic.

9. Scalloped Potatoes

Thinly sliced potatoes + cream + cheese + garlic. Layer in a baking dish, bake at 375°F for 45 minutes. Rich and cheesy.

10. Potato Pancakes (Latkes)

Shredded potatoes + egg + flour + onion. Pan-fry until golden. Serve with sour cream or applesauce.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best potato for mashing?

Yukon Gold. They're naturally creamy and buttery. Russets work too but are starchier and can get gluey if over-mixed.

Should I peel potatoes before cooking?

It depends on the recipe. For mashed and scalloped, peel. For roasted, baked, and hash browns, leave the skin on for texture and nutrition.