Russet potatoes on white countertop with assorted ingredients

41 POTATO RECIPES: IDEAS FOR POTATO MEALS AND SIDES

Potatoes are one of the most important crops in the world and for good reason. Not only are they affordable and readily available — they also complement a variety of global cuisines. The potato, a tuber and the sweet potato, a root vegetable, are both super versatile and can be used in a wide range of recipes beyond frying, baking and mashing. 

Read on to discover 41 delicious and surprising potato recipes for any meal of the day, including dessert.

Sausage and mashed potatoes covered with gravy Sausage and mashed potatoes covered with gravy

POTATO RECIPES FOR BREAKFAST

Potatoes can bring a soul-satisfying heartiness to breakfast or brunch. Dice them into cubes for a hash, combine them with sausage and eggs for a scramble, or try one of these comforting breakfast potato recipe ideas.

Mashed potato waffles with various toppings

1. MASHED POTATO WAFFLES

Use leftover mashed potatoes, or boil potatoes and whip them up in your KitchenAid® stand mixer, for this twist on a classic. Finish them with your choice of savory—or sweet—toppings. 

Hashed brown waffles

2. HASH BROWN WAFFLES

These crispy potato waffles come together with just a few simple ingredients and a KitchenAid®  spiralizer attachment. Serve them with your favorite egg dish for a melt-in-your-mouth take on hash browns.

Sausage and mashed potatoes covered with gravy

3. BANGERS AND MASH

Dress up your mashed potatoes to impress with homemade sausages. Use the KitchenAid® stand mixer and KitchenAid® Metal Food Grinder Attachment1 to grind the meat for the sausage and quickly mash the potatoes in your stand mixer.

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Sweet potato stuffed apple on white plate

4. SAVORY STUFFED APPLES WITH SAUSAGE, SWEET POTATOES AND GOAT CHEESE

Sweet potatoes, sausage, goat cheese, pine nuts and herbs elevate these flavor-packed baked apples for a sumptuous brunch dish.

Veggie hash with sunny side up egg

5. SAUSAGE AND SUMMER VEGGIE HASH WITH FRIED EGGS

Baby red potatoes, chicken sausage and fresh veggies make this hash a delightful and lighter way to start a summer day. 

Potato hash with sunny side up eggs in red skillet

6. CHEESY SKILLET HASH BROWN NESTS

Shred the russet potatoes for these cheesy, hash browns with your KitchenAid® food processor and shredding disc. Finish this potato recipe by nesting eggs cooked to your liking and a little grated cheese in the hash browns.

Sweet potato pancakes

7. SPIRALIZED SWEET POTATO PANCAKES WITH SPICED APPLESAUCE

Applesauce, warm spices, pepitas, and a little plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, top these crave-worthy spiralized sweet potato pancakes.

Sweet potato and spinach frittata on blue plate

8. MINI SWEET POTATO AND SPINACH FRITTATAS

Spiralized sweet potatoes hold this eggy, spinachy, cheesy frittata goodness together. Serve them with a little fresh fruit and a bubbly mimosa for an elegant weekend breakfast or brunch.

Hasselback potatoes on wire mesh tray Hasselback potatoes on wire mesh tray

POTATO RECIPES FOR LUNCH: ENTREES

From creamy soups and juicy burgers, to fresh salads, there is no end to creative and tasty potato lunch ideas.

Sweet potato black bean burger

9. SWEET POTATO BLACK BEAN BURGER

These patties are packed with sweet potatoes, hearty grains and a little heat, for a flavorful vegetarian burger option. Grate the potatoes in a KitchenAid® food processor to streamline the prep.

Potato focaccia on cutting board

10. POTATO & ROSEMARY FOCACCIA

Thinly sliced multi-colored potatoes, a drizzle of honey, a sprinkle of sea salt and a little fresh rosemary put this simple focaccia on the delicious potato meals list.

Twice baked potato on blue and white plate

11. TWICE BAKED POTATOES

This comfort food classic can be served as a main course with a crisp salad for lunch, or as a potato side dish to complement grilled chicken or steak for dinner. Try replacing the sour cream, cheese and bacon with pesto, pancetta and finely grated Pecorino Romano for an Italian twist.

Pesto potato salad in white dish

12. CREAMY PESTO POTATO SALAD

This salad uses yukon gold potatoes two ways. Large spiralized potatoes are blanched and baked, while  small spiralized potatoes are fried for a crispy garnish. It all comes together in a creamy pesto dressing.

Potato crust pizza topped with asparagus

13. GREEN AND WHITE PIZZA WITH POTATO CRUST

Create a craveworthy gluten-free pizza with one large spiralized potato baked into a golden crust. Finish the pizza by topping the crust with pesto, asparagus and fontina cheese.

Potato cream soup in white bowl

14. POTATO CREAM SOUP

Blend potatoes, aromatics and cauliflower with a little heavy cream in your KitchenAid® blender for a great, warm soup on a cold day. Replace the cream with cashews for a vegan option.

Sweet potato soup

15. SWEET POTATO GINGER SOUP

Sweet and russet potatoes, veggies, aromatics, sweet and spicy seasonings and a simple yogurt topping make this an inspired potato lunch idea, or a great dinner starter.

POTATO RECIPES FOR LUNCH: SIDES

Shoestring or thick cut, sliced or baked, potatoes make the perfect side for sandwiches and more.

Loaded potato slices

16. LOADED POTATO SLICES

This deliciously cheesy mashup of nachos and potato skins comes together in no time with a KitchenAid® food processor slicing disc, for the potatoes and a grating disc, for the cheese.

Shoestring potatoes

17. SHOESTRING POTATOES

Every burger deserves a delicious side of crispy fries. Make these super skinny shoestrings in your KitchenAid® stand mixer with the spiralizer attachment1  and serve them with a spicy sriracha mayonnaise.

 

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Sweet potato slices

18. SWEET AND SPICY SWEET POTATOES WITH GARLIC MAYO

These potatoes can take the place of fries with your burgers and sandwiches, or you can  serve them as a main dish with a crisp green salad. The potatoes are sliced into half circles with your KitchenAid® stand mixer and the spiralizer attachment.1 The slices are tossed with melted butter and a little spice, then baked and served with a mellow garlic mayo.

 

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Sweet potato wedges with fresh sage

19. HONEY & BROWN SUGAR SWEET POTATOES

Double down on the sweet for these potato wedges with a hint of honey and brown sugar, a bit of heat and a dash of salt to balance out the flavors.

Potato gnocchi in blue bowl Potato gnocchi in blue bowl

POTATO RECIPES FOR DINNER: ENTREES

Many potato recipes are filling enough to be served as a main course for dinner with a salad and a glass of wine.

Potato and cauliflower curry

20. POTATO CAULIFLOWER AND GREEN BEAN CURRY

Potatoes, cauliflower and green beans are bathed in a warm curry that comes together quickly in a KitchenAid® blender. Serve the curry over quinoa, rice or millet for a delicious vegan entree.

Gnocchi with kale pesto

21. HOMEMADE GNOCCHI WITH KALE PESTO

Turn potatoes into pasta for meatless Monday, or any night of the week, with this lighter than air gnocchi recipe.

Boeuf Bourguignon with potatoes and carrots

22. BOEUF BOURGUIGNON WITH ROASTED POTATOES

Tender, oven roasted, golden potatoes make the perfect addition to this rich, classic French stew.

Sweet potato and brussels sprout salad

23. WARM SWEET POTATO & BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD WITH MAPLE MUSTARD DRESSING

Sweet and savory find the perfect balance in this autumnal salad entree. Serve it with homemade rolls and a crisp white wine for a simple dinner with friends.

Samosas with dipping sauce

24. HOMEMADE PEA & POTATO SAMOSAS

Packed with “potatoey” and veggie goodness, these flavorful samosas make a great heavy appetizer or delicious entree served with chutney and a spicy rice dish.

Sweet potato baked ziti

25. SWEET POTATO BAKED ZITI

This popular pasta dish gets a vegetarian makeover with spiralized sweet potatoes for the pasta, a helping of extra veggies and the same ooey, gooey, cheesy goodness of a classic baked ziti.

Chicken and sweet potato enchiladas

26. CHICKEN AND SWEET POTATO ENCHILADAS

For a fresh take on enchiladas, sheets of sweet potatoes—prepared with the KitchenAid® stand mixer and Vegetable Sheet Cutter Attachment1 —are layered with shredded chicken, cheeses and veggies. 

 

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Potato galette

27. POTATO AND LEEK GALETTE

Herbs, cheese and thinly sliced yukon gold potatoes and leeks layered in a flaky crust makes a sumptuous vegetarian entree. Serve the galette with a simple green salad for an upscale dinner.

POTATO RECIPES FOR DINNER: SIDES

The incredible versatility of potatoes makes them great sides to accompany a range of dinner entrees and a variety of cuisines.

Stack of potato latkes

28. POTATO LATKES

This holiday favorite is traditionally accompanied by applesauce, sour cream and lox. Serve the latkes as a side or a light entree with a fresh Kale Salad with Brussels and Apples.

Potato rolls with sprig of rosemary

29. PULL APART POTATO ROLLS

These mouthwatering rolls use potatoes and bread flour for a tender crumb that’s delicately flavored with garlic and rosemary.

Potato gratin on cooling rack

30. GRATIN DAUPHINOIS

Gruyere cheese, cream and potatoes harmonize delectably in this classic French potato side dish. Serve it with grilled meat or fish and a simple salad for a memorable date night dinner.

Hasselback potato gratin

31. HASSELBACK POTATO GRATIN

This Swedish riff on potato gratin has been enjoying a bit of a renaissance recently. This recipe uses spices and herbs, cheeses, cream, russet potatoes and yams to create a rich and winning potato side dish.

Domino potatoes on white plate

32. DOMINO POTATOES WITH SOUR CREAM AND CHIVES

Create a unique and eye-catching side dish presentation with spuds sliced to resemble dominoes using a KitchenAid® stand mixer and the spiralizer attachment.Brush the slices with clarified butter, bake and top with sour cream and chives for serving.

 

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Sweet potato risotto

33. SWEET POTATO RISOTTO

Put a twist on a classic risotto recipe by replacing the rice with riced sweet potatoes. Almonds, goat cheese and herbs make this vegetarian recipe extra appealing.

Mashed potatoes in white ramekins

34. GARLIC GRUYERE POTATOES

Every Maker needs a “go to” potato side dish recipe in their arsenal. This one brings the nuttiness of gruyere and the tang of cream cheese together in one delicious—and versatile—mashed potato dish.

Individual sweet potato tarts Individual sweet potato tarts

POTATO RECIPES FOR DESSERT

Potatoes can help create a soft, fluffy texture for baked goods and can be used as a star ingredient in pies, tarts and more.

Slice of sweet potato pie on white plate

35. SWEET POTATO PIE WITH MAPLE BOURBON WHIPPED CREAM

This cousin of pumpkin pie contains all the warm spices associated with the holidays and is topped with a festive bourbon-spiked whipped cream. Use a KitchenAid® hand blender to puree the potatoes for the creamy filling.

Slice of sweet potato cake on white plate

36. SWEET POTATO CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE VANILLA BEAN FROSTING

This riff on a carrot cake brings sweet potatoes to the party for a little extra earthy goodness. Fresh vanilla bean takes the crave-worthy frosting over the top. Use a KitchenAid® 7 Cup Food Processor to prep the carrots and sweet potatoes with ease.

Sweet potato bread

37. BROWNED BUTTER SWEET POTATO BREAD WITH WALNUTS

Rich, browned butter brings a nuttiness to this bread. Serve it as a tea time snack or with assorted jams for brunch.

Gluten-free sweet potato biscuits on white plate

38. GLUTEN FREE SWEET POTATO BISCUITS

The dough for these tender biscuits comes together easily in a KitchenAid® food processor. Top them with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for a gluten-free strawberry shortcake.

Sweet potato blondies with white chocolate chips on white plate

39. WHITE CHOCOLATE SWEET POTATO BLONDIES

Sweet potatoes are used in these eggless blondies for moisture and a little earthy goodness. 

 

White chocolate and toasted pecans make them next level good.

Sweet potato cupcakes with marshmallow frosting

40. SWEET POTATO CUPCAKES WITH TOASTED MARSHMALLOW

This is a fan favorite holiday sweet potato dish reimagined as a cupcake — fluffy, toasted marshmallow topping and all.

Sweet potato mini cakes

41. CANDIED SWEET POTATO MINI CAKES

These little cakes will make a festive addition to your holiday table. They begin with sweet potato squares made with the KitchenAid® stand mixer and Vegetable Sheet Cutter Attachment.1 The potato squares are stacked in muffin tins and baked in a caramel sauce, flavored with warm spices. Then the sweet bites are finished with pecans and marshmallows.

 

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Mashed potatoes in white bowl Mashed potatoes in white bowl

HOW MANY DIFFERENT WAYS ARE THERE TO EAT POTATOES?

The versatile spud can be prepared in a myriad of ways. Not only can they be baked in the oven or toaster oven, but they can also be mashed in multiple ways for a variety of dishes. Stand mixers, hand mixers and food processors are among the most popular methods for making mashed potatoes. Potatoes are also delicious pureed for soups, boiled or roasted for salads and fried in oil—or a KitchenAid® Countertop Oven with Air Fry—for tasty chips and fries.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH TOO MANY POTATOES?

One of the great things about potatoes is they will last about 2 weeks at room temperature, giving you plenty of time to get creative with that 5 pound bag of russets. They can also be cooked, or partially cooked and frozen. You don’t want to freeze raw potatoes because they contain a lot of water which will make them mushy when thawed. Store them cubed, diced, spiralized or even mashed, in airtight containers in the freezer, for quick, weeknight meal prep.

HOW DO I AVOID WASTING POTATOES?

The best way to avoid wasting potatoes is to store them properly. The ideal way to store them is in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight. Moisture, warmth and sunlight are potatoes enemies. Moisture will speed up the decaying process and sunlight will encourage photosynthesis, which will turn the potatoes green, eventually withering and spoiling them.

If your potatoes come in a plastic bag, remove them when you get them home from the store and place them in a bowl on the counter, or in a paper bag or cardboard box in the pantry. Make sure there’s cool air circulating around them to help keep them fresh. If your potatoes soften, whither or have mold, or black spots, it’s time to toss them. If you see sprouts growing on your potatoes it may be because they’ve been exposed to too much sunlight, or stored next to onions. If your sprouted potatoes are firm, you can remove the sprouts and still eat them.

Be sure and keep sustainable cooking in mind when you’re cooking with potatoes. The skins are nutrient rich and the peels can be baked with a little oil and seasonings for crunchy toppings on salads or afternoon snacks. If you made too many mashed potatoes for dinner, save them for waffles in the morning or potato pancakes for dinner the next night. 

Potatoes in food processor surrounded by ingredients Potatoes in food processor surrounded by ingredients

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