18 Potato Sides That Just Make Everything Better
The main dish might set the tone, but the potatoes usually steal the show. These side recipes deliver the kind of comfort, crunch, and craveable flavor people remember.
Each one is simple to pull off and built to please a crowd, no matter what else is on the plate.
Colcannon
Colcannon is an Irish dish that has been enjoyed for centuries, known for its comforting and hearty flavors. This traditional recipe is super easy to make, combining creamy mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale, and is often served with a generous helping of butter. In the US, it is a popular dish for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, bringing a taste of Ireland to the festive table and delighting guests with its simple yet delicious taste.
Get the Recipe: Colcannon Irish Mashed Potatoes.
Instant Pot Boiled Potatoes
This super easy Instant Pot boiled potatoes recipe lets you enjoy fork-tender potatoes much quicker than boiling them on the stove. They turn out perfectly tender and delicious every time. Get the Recipes: Boiled Potatoes.
Bacon and Egg Potato Salad
This potato salad with bacon and eggs is incredibly easy. It’s one of my most requested salads for potlucks. Several “secret” ingredients, including fresh herbs, make this recipe a must. Get the Recipe: Potato Salad.
Baked Cheesy Potatoes
Easy baked cheesy potatoes with garlic and two cheeses—crispy, comforting, and perfect as a side or snack.
Get The Recipe: Baked Cheesy Potatoes.
Best Ham And Potatoes Au Gratin
This ham and potatoes au gratin has delicious layers of thinly sliced potatoes, cream, smoky ham, flavorful gruyere, and fresh thyme.
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Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole
This Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Casserole is the ultimate comfort food. Loaded with melted cheese and flavor, you can’t go wrong!
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Idahoan Mashed Potatoes
A creamy potato dish that will serve as the perfect side dish to any main course, my Idahoan Mashed Potatoes recipe is a must try!
Get The Recipe: Idahoan Mashed Potatoes.
Potatoes Green Beans
Roasted green beans and baby potatoes make the perfect side dish for any meal. One pan, minimal cleanup, and full of flavor!
Get The Recipe: Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans.
Shepherds Pie Baked Potato
Air Fryer Shepherd’s Pie Baked Potatoes combine hearty beef and vegetable filling with creamy mashed potatoes, making a deliciously crispy and comforting dish.
Get The Recipe: Air Fryer Shepherd’s Pie Stuffed Baked Potato.
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Loaded Mashed Potatoes make the ultimate side dish option any night of the week or on a Holiday menu! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor!
Get The Recipe: Loaded Mashed Potatoes – The Cookin Chicks.
Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
Crispy, creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor—these air fryer twice baked potatoes are the ultimate side dish or game day snack! 🥔✨ Filled with mashed potatoes, cheese, bacon, and sour cream, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Make a batch and watch them disappear!
Get The Recipe: Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes.
Potato Croquettes Crispy Deep Fried
Potato croquettes, or crispy deep fried mashed potatoes is one of the very best ways to use leftover mashed potatoes. Everyone loves these!
Get The Recipe: Potato Croquettes (Crispy Deep Fried Mashed Potatoes!).
Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Upgrade your mashed potatoes with cottage cheese! Creamy, delicious, and packed with protein. Perfect for holidays or busy weeknights.
Get The Recipe: Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes.
Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Red Skin Mashed Potatoes with Garlic are one of the simplest, most soul satisfying comfort food sides you can add to any meal. They’re creamy, buttery,
Get The Recipe: Creamy Red Skin Mashed Potatoes with Garlic.
Loaded Baked Potato Salad Recipe
Loaded Baked Potato Salad takes everything you love about potato salad, and everything you love about loaded baked potatoes, and marries them all in a
Get The Recipe: Loaded Baked Potato Salad Recipe.
Dutch Oven Baked Potatoes
Baked Potatoes are the perfect side dish for so many meals, even when camping or having a camp out using cast iron.
Get The Recipe: Dutch Oven Baked Potatoes.
Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes With Ham Recipe
Use up leftover ham to make this delicious scalloped potatoes and ham recipe. The perfect side dish for a holiday meal with easy scalloped potatoes.
Get The Recipe: Easy and Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham Recipe.
Meatballs And Mashed Potatoes
Our Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes are tender, juicy meatballs atop fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes, topped with savory gravy and fresh herbs.
Get The Recipe: Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes.
