14 Potato Sides That Are So Addictive, You’ll Want Them as the Main Dish
Potatoes are the ultimate side dish—but these 14 irresistible recipes are so good, they might just steal the spotlight! From crispy roasted wedges to cheesy, creamy bakes, these potato sides are packed with flavor, texture, and pure comfort. Whether you’re craving something buttery, garlicky, or loaded with toppings, these dishes will have you coming back for seconds (or even turning them into the main event!). Get ready to take your love for potatoes to a whole new level!
Gruyere Potatoes Au Gratin
Gruyere potatoes au gratin is the perfect dish for the holidays. Thinly-sliced potatoes are covered in a rich, creamy, garlic-and-herb sauce. It’s topped with melty cheese and crunchy breadcrumbs. A traditional side for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Prep in 20 minutes then bake.
Red Potato Salad with Bacon
Red Potato Salad with Bacon is made with a cool and creamy mayo-sour cream mixture and tons of crumbled bacon. This simple side dish is perfect for barbecues, parties, and tailgating!
Boulangère Potatoes
Boulangere Potatoes combines tender sliced potatoes layered with onions, herbs, and gruyère cheese and baked into a golden, bubbling side dish. It’s a lighter alternative to creamy gratins but still tastes indulgent.
Potato and Cheese Pierogi
Our favorite homemade potato and cheese pierogi recipe is easy to make ahead and a perfect cozy side dish!
Salt Crusted Baked Potatoes with Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Butter
Baked potatoes might seem basic, but these Salt Crusted Baked Potatoes with Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Butter are anything but. Simple and easy, yes! But elevated too, thanks to a couple of baking tricks and an amazing compound butter that melts all over the fluffy insides of a perfectly baked Russet potato!
Stoemp (Creamy, Vegetable- Stuffed Mashed Potatoes) from Belgium
Stoemp from Belgium is the epitome of the perfect comfort food. Mashed potatoes are mixed with cream and sauteed vegetables and eaten to experience the taste of a homey and comforting dish.
Caramelized Potatoes Recipe
Enjoy this Caramelized Potatoes recipe from Iceland! In this recipe, waxy potatoes are coated in a homemade caramel to make a sweet and unique side dish perfect for any fancy meal.
Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes
Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes make a savory, creamy, and cheesy side dish that’s great for Sunday dinner or a holiday feast. Made with fresh ingredients and a few pantry items, these homemade layered potatoes take just minutes to prepare and then your slow cooker does the hard part! Hours later you’ve got a delicious potato side that everyone will love.
Cheesy Twice Baked Potatoes
Cheesy Twice Baked Potatoes are pretty addictive! They aren’t that challenging or time consuming to make either. There are a few things you should know before making them.
Crispy Baked Potato Wedges
Big, bold barbecue flavors make these Crispy Baked Potato Wedges an incredibly delicious and easy side dish to any meal. They’re seasoned perfectly and easily customizable, with a crispy outside and soft, buttery interior.
Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
These Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes are easy and seasoned to perfection! They’re tender inside with a deliciously crispy golden-brown exterior. Plus, they cook fast in the air fryer, so you can enjoy them in no time, with less oil than baking them in the oven!
Chateau Potatoes
Chateau potatoes are the traditional accompaniment to a chateaubriand steak but they are delicious with all main courses! I’ve used small potatoes to make this recipe easy to prepare, so that you can have buttery and garlic braised potatoes in 40 minutes.
Fondant Potatoes
With their crispy edges, these Fondant Potatoes are a classic French side dish that will elevate the elegance of your next family dinner. This absolutely amazing and wonderful recipe is worthy of being on the dinner table of any dinner party and will leave your guests thinking you’re a classic French chef.
Easy Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
If you are a potato fan like me, you will love these Easy Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes. Seasoned to perfection with a flavorful garlic herb butter, golden brown and crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside, unique-looking and decadent air-fried Hasselback potatoes are the side dish of your dreams.
