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12 Potato Recipes That’ll Make You Say Goodbye to Plain Old Mash

If you think mashed potatoes are the only way to enjoy spuds, think again. These 12 potato recipes go way beyond the basics, transforming this humble veggie into crispy, cheesy, and downright irresistible side dishes. From golden galettes to crispy fries, these creative takes will make you forget all about plain old mash. Get ready to fall in love with potatoes all over again!

Potato Pancakes (Draniki)

Potato Pancakes (Draniki) from Belarus
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This blog post will teach you all about the best potatoes to pick, the best seasonings to add, and, most importantly, how to make sure you end up with crispiest, most delicious Potato Pancakes (Draniki).

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Salt Crusted Baked Potatoes with Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Butter

Salt Crusted Baked Potatoes with Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Butter
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

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!

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Caramelized Potatoes Recipe

Caramelized Potatoes Recipe
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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.

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Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes
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This Crispy Smashed Potato recipe is flavorful, fluffy, and covered in garlic butter and cheese. Made on a sheet pan, these crispy potatoes are a great side dish for any occasion.

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Parmesan Potatoes

Parmesan Potatoes
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Imagine: roasted potatoes that are crispy outside, tender inside, and covered in crunchy Parmesan cheese. Yes, you need these Parmesan potatoes stat.

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Steamed Potatoes

Steamed Potatoes
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Here’s how to make steamed potatoes: an easy side dish that’s bursting with flavor! Mix with butter and garlic for a tasty simple side.

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Pan Fried Potatoes

Pan Fried Potatoes
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Here’s how to make the best fried potatoes, perfectly seasoned and browned to perfection! They’re great as breakfast potatoes or an easy dinner side dish.

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Dill Potato Salad

Dill Potato Salad
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This tasty dill potato salad is just like Grandma’s: it’s bursting with fresh herbs and flavored with olive oil and vinegar.

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Crispy Greek Fries – The Ultimate Side!

Crispy Greek Fries – The Ultimate Side!
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These crispy Greek fries are the ultimate side dish! They’re showered with Mediterranean-style toppings: feta cheese, onion, and herbs for a major upgrade to that side of fries.

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Mustard Potato Salad

Mustard Potato Salad
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Creamy and tangy, this Mustard Potato Salad is loaded with chunky potatoes and crispy veggies. It’s egg and mayo-free yet still creamy with Greek yogurt.

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Potato Galette

Potato Galette
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This Potato Galette is such a beautiful side dish for the holidays. It’s pretty much just potatoes, garlic, thyme and ghee but the presentation of the galette makes it very special and memorable for special dinners.

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Jeera Aloo (Easy Cumin Potatoes)

Jeera Aloo (Easy Cumin Potatoes)
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Jeera Aloo is a spicy potato side dish bursting with flavor from cumin and fresh herbs. It’s a great way to taste the flavors of India and Bangladesh!

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