Extra Special Spuds - 22 recipes
Let's be honest—potatoes with gravy *might* be even better than the turkey. We have lots of recipes for everyone's favorite side dish—sliced, baked, or mashed; with butter and cheese; with garlic and herbs; pursue the potato possibilities!
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Swiss Potatoes
By MJH
Details
Servings 8
Preparation time 10
Cooking time 55
- 4 large red potatoes, thinly sliced
- 3 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 cup chicken broth
- salt and pepper, to taste
These Swiss potatoes are so easy, but packed with cheesy flavor and sure to satisfy the whole family
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Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes
By carvalhohm
These creamy garlic mashed potatoes are so good, you can serve them plain—no butter or gravy is needed
- 8 medium red potatoes, quartered
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk, warmed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Scalloped Ham & Potatoes
By flowerpower3034
This Scalloped Ham & Potatoes recipe is the potato recipe you've been looking for
- 1/3 cup onion, chopped
- 5 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 5 cups milk
- 6 cups potatoes, thinly sliced
Slow-Cooker au Gratin Potatoes & Ham
By gmbeckett
Creamy, cheesy potatoes with ham made in the slow cooker makes perfect comfort food! Add a tossed salad, and dinner...
- 6 cups potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked ham
- 1 cup American cheese, shredded
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup with 30% less sodium
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Asparagus & Green Beans
By Mrs_imUnLawson
Get your veggies and potatoes in this one dish
- 12 fingerling potatoes
- Handful asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed
- Handful green beans, ends trimmed
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Oven-Roasted Smoked Sausage & Potatoes
By á-2225
This sausage and potato dinner is easy to make with ingredients you already have in your fridge and pantry
- 1 (16-ounce) package smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
- 5 large potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Bacon Cheese Potatoes (Slow Cooked)
By Pattywak
Thinly sliced potatoes are topped with bacon, cheese and onions
- 1/4 pound bacon, diced
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
- salt and pepper
- butter
- Green Onions (optional)
Tri-Layered Vegetable Kugel
By blum099
Here's another vegetable recipe that is sure to please, and I bet you didn’t realize you could do this idea witho...
- FRYING PAN:
- BOWL 1: ORANGE
- 4 medium-sized carrots
- 1 large sweet potato
- 2 eggs
- 3 to 4 tablespoons potato starch
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- BOWL 2: WHITE
- 5 medium-sized white-fleshed potatoes, peeled
- 2 eggs
- 3 to 4 tablespoons potato starch
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- BOWL 3: GREEN
- 6 firm, large green zucchinis
- 1 large white-fleshed potato
- 2 eggs
- 3 to 4 tablespoons potato starch
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 4 large onions, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Pressure Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
By jlwoodruff
Cooking with a pressure cooker is easy and quick
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 6 medium sized potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons potato starch
- Dash of Paprika
Crispy French Onion Scalloped Potato Casserole
By á-174535
This Crispy French Onion Scalloped Potato Casserole is your new go-to casserole for get-togethers! It's SO SO GOOD!
- 1 (4.7-ounce) box Betty Crocker™ scalloped potatoes
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup French onion-flavored sour cream dip
- 1 cup French-fried onions
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, if desired
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
By á-70803
These roasted garlic mashed taters are the best! Recipe is easy to follow, easy to prepare and oh so yummy! Enjoy!
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ⁄4 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Milk or cream, if needed
- Salt
- White pepper
Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
By mytastytreasures
Delicious, creamy, make ahead mashed potatoes adapted from Pioneer Woman
- 5 pounds russet, or yukon gold potatoes
- 3/4 cups butter
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 to 3/4 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon black pepper
Potato Kugel Gratin
By kimvess
The matzo meal in this Potato Kugel Gratin recipe is the key to that golden-browned crust
- 4 teaspoons coarse salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing baking dish
- 3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, about 6 large potatoes
- 5 shallots, thinly sliced, about 9-ounces
- 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsalted matzo meal
- flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, to taste, for serving
Sweet Potato Mini-Latkes
By á-174535
Sweet Potato Mini-Latkes are a great twist on the a traditional dish
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded, about 1-pound
- 2 medium green onions, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 cup sour cream
- sliced pecans, if desired
Rhoda's Candied Sweet Potatoes - Kicked Up!
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Candied sweet potatoes - with a twist! The bourbon really kicks up the flavor, and the vanilla bean adds just the p...
- 8 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8ths
- 3 cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 vanilla beans, split in half lengthwise*
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- Note: I used 1 Tablespoon Singing Dog Vanilla Bean Paste
- 1 stick butter, cut into pieces
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More Thanksgiving Potato recipes
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Candied Sweet Potatoes
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed*
- 1/2 cup butter (1-stick)
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (optional, but my addition)
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla (optional, but my addition)
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Herbed Cheese Au Gratin Potatoes
- 1 box (4.7-ounce) Betty Crocker™ au gratin potatoes
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 package (5.2-ounce) soft cheese with garlic and herbs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped, if desired
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Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
- 4 potatoes
- Olive oil, as needed
- Bacon bits, optional
- Shredded cheese, optional
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Mashed Potatoes with Dill
- 2 pounds small red potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup potato water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons dill
- 2 scallions, sliced
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Mashed Potatoes with Crispy...
- 6 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 4 peeled garlic cloves
- 2 cups canola oil
- 6 large shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 1/2 sticks butter, unsalted
- Kosher salt
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Vegan Passover Kugel
- 1 medium-sized yellow squash
- 2 medium-sized carrots
- 1 medium-sized russet potato
- 1 medium-sized sweet potato
- 1 small onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup ground flax
- 3/4 cup water mixture
- pinch of sugar
- 3 tablespoons matzo meal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons oil, plus more for greasing the casserole dish
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Perfect Potatoes au Gratin
- 4 whole Russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
- 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 1/4 cups nonfat buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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