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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    31 Best Potato Side Dishes You’ll Wish You Tried Sooner

    Published: Nov 27, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Potato side dishes are the perfect way to make any meal feel complete, and there’s no end to the ways you can prepare them. Whether you like them crispy, creamy, or somewhere in between, potatoes are a great canvas for flavor and texture. This collection is all about celebrating the versatility of potatoes and showing just how simple it can be to turn them into something truly special. If you’re ready to try some new ideas, these recipes are bound to shake up your usual routine.

    Southern Candied Yams Recipe

    Sweet potatoes cooking in a skillet.
    Southern Candied Yams Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    You can’t beat these super simple, 3-ingredient Candied Yams. Tender and sweet with a caramelized sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Candied Yams Recipe

    New Potatoes, Crushed And Roasted

    New Potatoes, Crushed And Roasted. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    New Potatoes, Crushed and Roasted are first boiled and then crushed before roasting in the oven. They are like mashed potatoes with crispy edges. Easy to make and everyone can top the way they like. A great versatile side to almost any dish.
    Get the Recipe: New Potatoes, Crushed And Roasted

    Loaded Mashed Potatoes In The Microwave

    A serving spoon in a bowl of microwaved mashed potatoes.
    Loaded Mashed Potatoes In The Microwave. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Loaded mashed potatoes are a quick and easy weeknight side dish that’s made in the microwave for those nights when you’re too busy to cook.
    Get the Recipe: Loaded Mashed Potatoes In The Microwave

    Easy Sweet Potato Casserole With Bacon

    Sweet potato casserole with a serving spoon.
    Easy Sweet Potato Casserole With Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    An easy sweet potato casserole flavored with bourbon and then topped with spicy pecans, brown sugar and bacon streusel.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Sweet Potato Casserole With Bacon

    ​Sweet Potato Casserole With Tart Peaches

    A Spoon full of sweet potato casserole.
    ​Sweet Potato Casserole With Tart Peaches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Full of flavor and perfect for making ahead, this homemade sweet potato casserole gets a tart summer twist with the addition of ripe peaches.
    Get the Recipe: ​Sweet Potato Casserole With Tart Peaches

    Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Casserole With Gruyere

    A spoon full of au gratin potatoes with cheese.
    Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Casserole With Gruyere. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This side dish casserole for cheesy scalloped potatoes is made with thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes and fresh garlic, milk and cream, plus gruyere cheese.
    Get the Recipe: Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Casserole With Gruyere

    Hash Brown Casserole With Corn Flakes

    A spoon full of hashbrown casserole.
    Hash Brown Casserole With Corn Flakes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    An old fashioned casserole with cheesy potatoes and a crunchy cornflake topping. Frozen hashbrowns make this cheesy hashbrown potatoes recipe a breeze to make.
    Get the Recipe: Hash Brown Casserole With Corn Flakes

    Twice Baked Mashed Potato Casserole

    A spoon full of twice baked mashed potatoes.
    Twice Baked Mashed Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    All the flavors of a twice baked potato in a casserole. Baked mashed potatoes with cheese and green onions are the perfect side dish.
    Get the Recipe: Twice Baked Mashed Potato Casserole

    Best Roasted Potatoes

    Best Roasted Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    If you love your potatoes crispy, then you’re going to love Oven Roasted Potatoes. You get the crispiest roasted potatoes!
    Get the Recipe: Best Roasted Potatoes

    Sweet Potato Pudding

    Sweet potato pudding in a casserole dish next to serving spoons.
    Sweet Potato Pudding. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Baked Sweet Potato Pudding is a rich and flavorful Southern classic. Made with grated sweet potatoes for a delicious custard based side dish.
    Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Pudding

    Crispy Breakfast Potatoes With Pimento Cheese

    A spatula full of crispy skillet potatoes.
    Crispy Breakfast Potatoes With Pimento Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    These EASY 3-ingredient breakfast potatoes with pimento cheese are golden brown and crispy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Breakfast Potatoes With Pimento Cheese

    Easy Sweet Potato Souffle With Pear

    A baked sweet potato souffle in a casserole dish next to serving spoons.
    Easy Sweet Potato Souffle With Pear. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    It’s time to try a different sweet potato casserole, one without marshmallows. Instead, add pears and honey and make a light and airy sweet potato souffle.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Sweet Potato Souffle With Pear

    Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Pears

    Balsamic vinegar being poured over roasted sweet potatoes.
    Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Pears. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Not as sweet as sweet potato casserole, Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pears is a healthy addition to your Thanksgiving or Holiday meal.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Pears

    Stuffed Potato Skins

    A platter of stuffed potato skins with chives and sour cream in bowl next to it.
    Stuffed Potato Skins. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Bacon and cheese stuffed potato skins are loaded up into mini potatoes and baked for an easy crispy appetizer. Perfect finger food!
    Get the Recipe: Stuffed Potato Skins

    Crispy Potatoes Au Gratin With Gruyere

    Potatoes au gratin in a baking dish with a serving spoon.
    Crispy Potatoes Au Gratin With Gruyere. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Crispy Au Gratin Potatoes are thinly sliced potatoes stacked on their side for the creamiest potatoes with crispy edges in every bite.
    Get the Recipe: Crispy Potatoes Au Gratin With Gruyere

    Baked Ham Cheese & Potato Casserole (No Canned Soup)

    Baked Ham Cheese & Potato Casserole (No Canned Soup). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Baked Ham, Cheese & Potato Casserole is a hearty dish made with layers of tender potatoes, savory ham, and creamy, cheesy goodness—no canned soup required. This homemade casserole brings rich, comforting flavors with golden, crispy edges in every bite.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Ham Cheese & Potato Casserole (No Canned Soup)

    Sweet Potato Casserole With Homemade Marshmallow Topping

    A spoon dipping out a portion of sweet potato casserole with marshmallow topping.
    Sweet Potato Casserole With Homemade Marshmallow Topping. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    No mini marshmallows! Recreate the classic sweet potato casserole by adding a homemade marshmallow meringue topping.
    Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole With Homemade Marshmallow Topping

    Layered Apple And Sweet Potato Casserole

    Layered Apple And Sweet Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Apples and sweet potato casserole is a simple, comforting side dish that’s easy to make, with the perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors.
    Get the Recipe: Layered Apple And Sweet Potato Casserole

    Oven Roasted Potatoes And Onions

    A serving spoon in a bowl of crispy potatoes and onions.
    Oven Roasted Potatoes And Onions. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Try some easy oven roasted potatoes and onions for a spectacular side dish that is great with any meal.
    Get the Recipe: Oven Roasted Potatoes And Onions

    Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

    Southern style Ranch potato salad in a glass bowl next to green onions.
    Bacon Ranch Potato Salad. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Ranch potato salad loaded with bacon, cheese and a sour cream ranch dressing is just what you need for your next potluck.
    Get the Recipe: Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

    No Mayo Roasted Potato Salad With Bacon

    A glass bowl of roasted potato salad
    No Mayo Roasted Potato Salad With Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This warm Roasted Potato Salad is not only great for your next potluck or cook out, but it’s perfect for a simple dinner.
    Get the Recipe: No Mayo Roasted Potato Salad With Bacon

    Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone Cheese

    Butter on top of a bowl of mashed potatoes.
    Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    One bite and you’ll agree these are the BEST make ahead mashed potatoes. This creamy side dish can be reheated in the slow cooker.
    Get the Recipe: Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone Cheese

    Grilled Potato Wedges In Just 20 Minutes

    Someone dipping a potato into a bowl of sauce.
    Grilled Potato Wedges In Just 20 Minutes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy, 20-minute grilled potato wedges recipe makes light and pillowy potatoes that are crispy on the outside.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Potato Wedges In Just 20 Minutes

    Scalloped Sweet Potatoes With Two Types Of Potatoes

    Scalloped Sweet Potatoes With Two Types Of Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Scalloped sweet potatoes feature thinly sliced sweet potatoes smothered in a rich, cream sauce, perfect for any special occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Scalloped Sweet Potatoes With Two Types Of Potatoes

    Perfect Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe

    A plate of four baked potatoes, each split open and filled with fluffy, seasoned white potato filling. They are garnished with chopped herbs and a sprinkling of ground seasoning. The plate is placed on a yellow cloth.
    Perfect Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This air fryer baked potatoes recipe creates the perfect baked potato with salty crispy skin and light fluffy insides every time.
    Get the Recipe: Perfect Air Fryer Baked Potato Recipe

    5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup With Frozen Hashbrowns

    5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup With Frozen Hashbrowns. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup with frozen hash browns takes under 10 minutes to prep and makes a delicious, hearty pot of soup.
    Get the Recipe: 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Potato Soup With Frozen Hashbrowns

    Potato Patties (With Leftover Mashed Potatoes)

    Potato Patties (With Leftover Mashed Potatoes). Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Potato Patties are one of the best ways to use leftover mashed potatoes! Make these potato pancakes for breakfast the next day!
    Get the Recipe: Potato Patties (With Leftover Mashed Potatoes)

    Creamy Potato Salad (No Eggs!)

    Creamy Potato Salad (No Eggs!). Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Get this quintessential potato salad recipe, filled with boiled potatoes, onions, celery and tossed in a vinegary mayonnaise dressing.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Potato Salad (No Eggs!)

    Fondant Potatoes

    Fondant Potatoes. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Fondant Potatoes are deliciously crispy on top, chewy on bottom & pillowy soft inside. They’re super fancy looking, but really easy to make.
    Get the Recipe: Fondant Potatoes

    Pretzel Topped Sweet Potato Casserole

    A large spoon full of sweet potato casserole.
    Pretzel Topped Sweet Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pretzel Topped Sweet Potato Casserole is the perfect blend of textures and flavors—sweet, creamy sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy, salty pretzel crust. It’s an impressive dish that looks fancy but is surprisingly simple to make!
    Get the Recipe: Pretzel Topped Sweet Potato Casserole

    Truffle Mashed Potatoes

    Truffle Mashed Potatoes. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Our truffle mashed potatoes recipe makes rich and creamy potatoes infused with truffled butter and preserved black truffles.
    Get the Recipe: Truffle Mashed Potatoes

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