30+ Best Potato Recipes that are too Good to Miss!

Consider this: potatoes can be turned into fries, and hash browns, they can be baked, roasted, used as a sideline or the main course, or in a healthy diet, in sandwiches, boiled; the choices are infinite. We have gathered some dishes and sorted them into categories that we think need some attention.

Baked Potato

Our first category is baked potatoes. If you’re looking for an easy yet fulfilling meal that involves cheesy goodness and crispy baked potatoes, then this is the one for you. It’s not as time-consuming as others and will be ready in no time!

Try this masterpiece if you’re craving something rich and light. The sweet and sourness of the cream combined with the tangy taste of chilies flavor bombs on your tongue and leave you surprised. Oh, and the mussels are a cherry on top.

A scrumptious potato jacket is a must-have for any potato fan! The tanginess from the sour cream along with the baked potato just melts away in your mouth. They conquer your taste buds with the help of garlic, chili, salt, and pepper. This dish is ideal for your guest or just yourself as well.

A shoulder lamb with baked potatoes is one of the most heavenly dishes you’ll ever have! The meat and the baked crispy potato slices go so well together that you’d think they were made for each other. This dish is perfect when you’re having guests over or on a fun family night.

Because potatoes are one of the most adaptable foods in the kitchen and can be made in many different ways, they make a really fascinating meal or side dish to eat with meat or fish. Don't pass up a chance to get your hands dirty on these cheesy scalloped potatoes!

This right here is an all-American classic that has survived the test of times. The creamy potato dish can be enjoyed on its own or with a juicy steak. Made with simple, everyday ingredients, you can bake this bad boy up anytime and enjoy it whenever you want.

Covered with grated parmesan and mozzarella cheese, this moussaka is renowned everywhere; and for good reasons too. Generally known to be a complicated dish originating from the Greeks, the taste in the end is worth every effort you put in.

The focaccia bread was all the rage in the 90s. and it deserved it too. Being extremely fluffy, sugary-sweet, and soft from the inside, while retaining its texture and the crisp on the outside, this piece of perfection deserves all the hype it gets.

Fried Potato

No party is complete without party sausages! Meaty sausages covered in flavorful mashed potato fried to a crisp are the perfect bite-sized dish to bring your party to life. It’s a simple, delicious, and quick meal to make and it’ll have your kids buzzing all over.  

Who doesn’t love crispy salty hash browns? As easy as 1, 2, and 3, this classic fried potato dish is a must must-have for any occasion in your house! Enjoy it with any condiment you like, be it ketchup, mayo, ranch, or bbq sauce; you can never really go wrong with this one!

Give the fish a fry and this dish a try when you’re feeling a little low on vitamin sea. The crispy juicy fish paired with crinkly crunchy potato fries will make you want to spend the rest of your life on a beach if it meant getting this dish every day!

The name porcupine comes from the meatball’s texture. The crushed potato peels covering the meat resemble the animal’s outer spiky skin. But the taste and flavor of the meatballs will keep you so occupied you’ll not be able to think of anything else.

Hasselback potatoes are named because they’re hassle-free and they always have your back when you need something quick. They’re perfect for when you’re in the mood to have something crunchy, crispy, and fulfilling. Topped with butter, salt, and any other spices you want, these potatoes are perfect in every way!

Potato Soups

An unpopular opinion: potatoes can be healthy too. Take this soup for an example. The broccoli and potato creamy soup is one of the tastiest and the healthiest soup you’ll taste. The creaminess of the coconut milk along with the richness of broccoli and potato steals the show.

Try the roasted pumpkin potato pie if you don’t like broccoli. The roasted pumpkin adds texture and more depth of flavor with rich flavors. The sweet potato mixed with all that gives the soup a sweet, creamy taste—one you won’t forget.

Looking for a lot of vegetables in one place? Then try this! For those cold winter nights, where nothing would be better than a warm soup to warm up your insides, this delicious and nourishing vegetable soup is perfect for that time!

This potato, bacon, and leek soup acts as a warm hug on winter nights. A mouthwatering and delectable concept that elegantly reimagines the traditional winter soups and velvety soups. Three basic elements are all that are required for cuisine to be authentic and appetizing and provide an ideal result.

Want to try something of another culture? Then this borscht meatball soup is the perfect thing for you! The beetroot soup combined with cream and juicy meatballs let you experience the Ukrainian and Baltic region cultures at once.

Craving something creamy and light? This creamy mushroom soup will fill your craving to the brim. Combined with other colorful vegetables such as potatoes, leek, and fresh parsley, topped with virgin olive oil, it’s one of the healthiest dishes on this list!

This is a soup that’s perfect for everybody as it has the main ingredients to satisfy anyone. The celery, red beans, zucchini, potatoes, and bacon pair together so well that it just makes you want to keep eating. It is absolutely delicious with a garnishing of cheese and a side of garlic bread.

Mashed Potato

Mashed potatoes combined with mozzarella cheese, golden brown sausages, and colorful juicy vegetables: what could go wrong? That’s right, nothing. This match made in food heaven is all the reasons why you should give it a try ASAP! The meat, the cheese, and the vegetable crunch are to die for!

These sweet potatoes mashed with shredded parmesan cheese, flavorful garlic powder, and tangy sour cream dance all the time with your taste buds, never letting the taste leave your tongue. The creaminess of the sweet potatoes paired with the cheese and flavor is just perfect!

Once you make this dish, you will always prepare this delicious, creamy mashed potatoes. It's a combination of simple ingredients that leave a mouthwatering taste in your mouth, compelling you to eat straight from the pot. You will never make mashed potatoes another way after trying this out!

Boiled Potato

This seafood boil is the dish for you if you’re a seafood lover. Shrimps, lobster tails, and crabs paired with corn, potatoes, and many other spices and flavors make this one completely unforgettable and will have its taste lingering in your mouth long after you’ve finished it!

Some Main Course Ideas

Try this savory mincemeat potato dish if you want to make potatoes the main dish of the course! All the vegetables combined with lean mince beef and extravagant flavors create an unforgettable taste that will leave your guests or family impressed!

The tenderness of the roasted lamb along with the melt-in-your-mouth type of potatoes is just all that you need sometimes to keep you going. A good meal with an even better feeling left on your tongue after you’re done.

Healthy Potato Dishes

Craving something really easy to make while still favoring the diet? Then this potato and green beans salad is the best thing for you. Combining just two to three ingredients, this simple dish packs a tasteful punch! The salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar will leave you wanting more!

Veal, pork, or even chicken can be used to make Viennese schnitzel. It is created with simple ingredients and is a fairly straightforward meal that virtually everyone enjoys. Paired with potatoes, the Viennese schnitzel is one hit that you cannot miss.

This might be our favorite potato salad to make to date. Making it is so easy and fun and the end result is just oh-so-delicious! You get all the crunchy and healthy bits of onion and dill pickles without leaving the fun out. The classic dressing mixed together satisfied.

Potato Pie

A bunch of everyday ingredients like carrots, celery, garlic, onion, and mincemeat coming together to make something unforgettable leaves you surprised every time you give cottage pie a try! All the ingredients go together so well it’s unbelievable!  

A classic, quick, and easy dish right at your fingertips. The shepherd’s pie is a cult classic in food terms. It’s perfect for your guests or any occasion you might have, plus it’s a great family meal! It has everything from healthy vegetables to protein-filled meat!

Final Thoughts

You can never go wrong with any of these potato recipes. Make sure to try them out and win all the hearts. When you do, don’t forget to let us know how it goes!