16 Potato Recipes That Prove You Don’t Need a Fryer or Masher
Potatoes don’t have to be fried or mashed to be unforgettable. These 16 potato recipes prove there are so many creative, crave-worthy ways to enjoy this humble staple — from crispy roasted bites to creamy baked dishes and everything in between. Each recipe skips the usual fryer and masher, letting bold flavors and smart techniques shine instead. Get ready to rediscover potatoes in ways you never expected.
Hasselback Potatoes (With one SECRET Ingredient!)
If you like crispy potatoes, you are going to love these EASY Hasselback Potatoes! And my SECRET ingredient sends them over the top!
Scalloped Potato Beef and Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie
Irish comfort food at it’s finest, this Scalloped Potato Beef and Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie puts a heartier spin on the classic. Ground beef, onions, and diced veggies are mixed with chopped mushrooms, then topped with mashed potato, then another layer of scalloped potatoes.
Parmentier Potatoes Mini Roasted Spuds
Parmentier potatoes are mini roasted spuds and they are delicious, I roast mine in beef dripping and flavour them with rosemary and garlic. They are simple to make, taking around 35 minutes and they can be roasted in the oven with anything from fish to chicken!
Best Potato Salad
Here’s how to make our best potato salad recipe! Our version of the American classic is creamy, crunchy, and tangy. It has just the right pop from pickles, and the creamy dressing is a burst of flavor. It’s a keeper: it’s become our family favorite for picnic tables and cookouts!
Warm Potato Salad
Comforting, warm potato salad with bacon and a tangy sauce complements just about any main dish meat. This easy side dish is bursting with flavor!
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.
Beet and Potato Salad from Ethiopia
This Beet and Potato Salad is a yummy side dish from Ethiopia. It is both vegetarian and vegan, is perfect for balancing out the spiciness of an Ethiopian meal, and can be served either warm or cold.
Loaded Baked Potato Toppings
Mix and match baked potato toppings for the best easy dinner, a loaded baked potato! It’s customizable to any diet and eater.
Potatoes au Gratin
Potatoes au Gratin is the ultimate comfort food. Thin slices of potato are bathed in a cheesy, creamy sauce and then baked to bubbling, golden brown perfection.
Simple Irish Potato Soup
Cozy up with this traditional Irish Potato Soup! It’s made with a handful of simple ingredients and is a tried-and-true comfort food to warm you up any time of the year.
Dauphinoise Potatoes
Dauphinoise potatoes are simple and cheesy thin-sliced potatoes layered with cream, butter, and cheese for an incredible side dish! This easy potato dish is so elegant and beautiful, it almost looks too good to eat! The flavor is so mouthwateringly delicious, you’ll never want to make potatoes another way!
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.
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Twice baked potato casserole is all the goodness of a twice baked potato in an easy to eat and easy to assemble form!
Potato Galette
Everyone knows that I love potatoes, I could eat them day in and day out and never get tired of them. Ever. They are a blank canvas waiting to be painted and absorb all of the delicious flavors you pair them with. This is the type of dish that you will dream about and can make for a spectacular side or even and entree.
Cottage Potatoes
Cottage Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. Creamy, cheesy, and topped with a crunchy topping, this is going to be your new favorite potato recipe for sure.
Chili Baked Potatoes
If you like crispy potatoes, you are going to love these EASY Hasselback Potatoes! And my SECRET ingredient sends them over the top!
