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    30 Potato Side Dishes

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    Looking for a delicious potato side dish to serve at your next dinner? I know I always am. Potatoes are one of the most versatile ingredients to cook with. They are delicious, comforting, and so satisfying. You can make them creamy, crispy, cheesy, and so much more. So if you are wondering what potato side dishes to make tonight, whether you have russet potatoes, Yukon golds, baby potatoes, or sweet potatoes, then you are in the right place. Today, we are sharing over 30 most popular and best potato side dishes including mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, creamy potatoes, cheesy potatoes, air fryer potatoes, instant pot potatoes, and more!

    Over 30 popular best potato side dishes including mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, creamy cheesy potatoes, air fryer or instant pot potatoes, and more! | aheadofthyme.com

    Best Potato Side Dishes

    The Best and Creamiest Mashed Potatoes.

    Creamy, buttery, and delicious, this is the best and creamiest mashed potatoes recipe you will ever find. It's velvety, smooth, and melts in your mouth.

    Creamy, buttery, and delicious, this is the best and creamiest mashed potatoes recipe you will ever find. It's velvety, smooth, and melts in your mouth. | aheadofthyme.com

    Roasted Garlic Parmesan Baby Potatoes

    Quick and easy roasted garlic Parmesan baby potatoes are crispy on the edges and tender inside. They are delicious, flavourful and bakes in just 30 minutes.

    Quick and easy roasted garlic Parmesan baby potatoes are crispy on the edges and tender inside. They are delicious, flavourful and bakes in just 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin

    Rich and creamy potatoes au gratin is the ultimate comfort food made with sliced potatoes, cheese, and milk. It's the perfect side dish for the holidays.

    Rich and creamy potatoes au gratin is the ultimate comfort food made with sliced potatoes, cheese, and milk. It's the perfect side dish for the holidays. | aheadofthyme.com

    Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic Herb Butter

    Hasselback potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and buttery on the inside. The ah-mazing garlic herb butter is basically just that, butter infused with garlic and rosemary.

    Hasselback potatoes with garlic herb butter are perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and buttery on the inside, infused with garlic and rosemary. | aheadofthyme.com

    Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

    Mascarpone mashed potatoes are creamy, smooth, and comforting. Classic mashed potatoes are given a twist resulting in a super silky and rich mash.

    Mascarpone mashed potatoes are creamy, smooth, and comforting. Classic mashed potatoes are given a twist resulting in a super silky and rich mash. | aheadofthyme.com

    Crispy Leaf Potatoes

    Crispy leaf potatoes are a delicious potato side dish made with layers of buttery, sliced potatoes that crisp up when baked. The perfect side dish.

    Crispy leaf potatoes are a delicious potato side dish made with layers of buttery, sliced potatoes that crisp up when baked. The perfect side dish. | aheadofthyme.com

    Air Fryer French Fries

    Super crispy air fryer french fries are tender and fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Make this healthier french fry in just 12 minutes!

    Super crispy air fryer french fries are tender and fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Make this healthier french fry in just 12 minutes! | aheadofthyme.com

    Greek Lemon Roasted Baby Potatoes

    Quick and easy Greek lemon roasted baby potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender inside, packed with a Greek flavour blend of lemon, garlic and herbs.

    Quick and easy Greek lemon roasted baby potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender inside, packed with a Greek flavour blend of lemon, garlic and herbs. | aheadofthyme.com

    Scalloped Potatoes

    Scalloped potatoes are a creamy, cheesy, indulgent side dish that will make cheese lovers swoon. Every bite is savory, rich, comforting, and delicious.

    Scalloped potatoes are a creamy, cheesy, indulgent side dish that will make cheese lovers swoon. Every bite is savory, rich, comforting, and delicious. | aheadofthyme.com

    Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream

    Velvety and smooth, garlic mashed potatoes with sour cream are the best, flavourful make-ahead side dish ever. Garlicky, buttery, creamy, and pure comfort.

    Velvety and smooth, garlic mashed potatoes with sour cream are the best, flavourful make-ahead side dish ever. Garlicky, buttery, creamy, and pure comfort. | aheadofthyme.com

    Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

    Crispy and tender, easy air fryer baby potatoes are a healthier take on a classic side dish without compromising taste or texture. Cooks in just 20 minutes.

    Crispy and tender, easy air fryer baby potatoes are a healthier take on a classic side dish without compromising taste or texture. Cooks in just 20 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Crispy Smashed Potatoes

    These crispy smashed potatoes are the perfect side dish. They’re easy to make, crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside, and so flavorful.

    These crispy smashed potatoes are the perfect side dish. They’re easy to make, crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside, and so flavorful. | aheadofthyme.com

    Greek Fries

    Homemade Greek fries bring a Mediterranean twist on a classic side dish, crispy fries are topped with crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and lime juice.

    Homemade Greek fries bring a Mediterranean twist on a classic side dish, crispy fries are topped with crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and lime juice. | aheadofthyme.com

    Homemade Tater Tots with Bacon

    Homemade tater tots with bacon are golden and crispy on the outside, yet soft and tender inside. They're packed with flavour and a total family favourite.

    Homemade tater tots with bacon are golden and crispy on the outside, yet soft and tender inside. They're packed with flavour and a total family favourite. | aheadofthyme.com

    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

    Instant pot mashed potatoes are the quickest and easiest mashed potatoes you’ll make in under 20 minutes (including prep!) in the pressure cooker.

    Instant pot mashed potatoes are the quickest and easiest mashed potatoes you’ll make in under 20 minutes (including prep!) in the pressure cooker. | aheadofthyme.com

    Easy Ham and Potatoes Au Gratin

    Easy creamy ham and potatoes au gratin is a great way to use leftover ham with tender sliced potatoes and a cheesy béchamel sauce. The best comfort food.

    Easy creamy ham and potatoes au gratin is a great way to use leftover ham with tender sliced potatoes and a cheesy béchamel sauce. The best comfort food. | aheadofthyme.com

    Mashed Red Potatoes

    Mashed red potatoes are a simple and easy side dish with elegant flavor and plenty of nutrition. They are creamy, comforting, and have the best texture.

    Mashed red potatoes are a simple and easy side dish with elegant flavor and plenty of nutrition. They are creamy, comforting, and have the best texture. | aheadofthyme.com

    Potato Salad

    Easy homemade potato salad is loaded with baby potatoes, eggs, and green onions and tossed in a mayo sauce and is a go-to for summer barbecues and picnics.

    Easy homemade potato salad is loaded with baby potatoes, eggs, and green onions and tossed in a mayo sauce and is a go-to for summer barbecues and picnics. | aheadofthyme.com

    Mashed Potato Cakes

    Mashed potato cakes are light and fluffy inside, crispy golden outside, and so delicious and flavorful. The best way to use up leftover mashed potatoes!

    Mashed potato cakes are light and fluffy inside, crispy golden outside, and so delicious and flavorful. The best way to use up leftover mashed potatoes! | aheadofthyme.com

    Healthy Mashed Potatoes

    Healthy mashed potatoes are velvety, creamy, and delicious, with a fraction of the calories. Substitute with low-fat milk, Greek yogurt and chicken stock.

    Healthy mashed potatoes are velvety, creamy, and delicious, with a fraction of the calories. Substitute with low-fat milk, Greek yogurt and chicken stock. | aheadofthyme.com

    Sweet Potato Side Dishes

    Herb-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside, these flavourful, herb-roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish on your holiday table. It’s another one of my go-to’s since it is super easy, taking only about 10 minutes of prep time. Your oven basically does all the work.

    Crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside, these flavourful, herb-roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect addition to your holiday table. | aheadofthyme.com

    Savoury Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    Velvety, smooth, and creamy, this savoury mashed sweet potatoes dish is quick and easy and can be made ahead of time — which makes it the perfect side for your holiday meal. This one pot recipe takes literally 10 minutes to prep and 15 minutes to cook.

    Velvety, smooth, and creamy, this savoury mashed sweet potatoes dish is quick and easy and can be made ahead of time -- it is the perfect side for your holiday meal. | aheadofthyme.com

    Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans

    Sweet potato casserole with pecans packed with tender sweet potatoes and a buttery crunchy pecan topping is the best fall side dish for Thanksgiving dinner.

    Sweet potato casserole with pecans packed with tender sweet potatoes and a buttery crunchy pecan topping is the best fall side dish for Thanksgiving dinner. | aheadofthyme.com

    Baked Sweet Potato Wedges

    Pair baked sweet potato wedges with warm spices with a homemade honey mustard dipping sauce or plain ketchup.

    Pair baked sweet potato wedges with warm spices and a homemade honey mustard dipping sauce and serve as an appetizer or side on game day or on any occasion! | aheadofthyme.com

    You can make or prepare some of these potato side dishes ahead of time, especially the mashed potatoes. You can even store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Confirm storing instructions by checking the recipe that you are making.

    To reheat any of these recipes and serve them warm, reheat in a 300F preheated oven or air fryer for 5-15 minutes until fully warmed through, or on the stovetop over medium low heat for 5-10 minutes, depending on the recipe.

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    Over 30 popular best potato side dishes including mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, creamy cheesy potatoes, air fryer or instant pot potatoes, and more! | aheadofthyme.com

    30 Potato Sides


    • Author: Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Over 30 popular best potato side dishes including mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, creamy cheesy potatoes, air fryer or instant pot potatoes, and more! One of my favorite recipes are these creamy mashed potatoes.


    Ingredients

    • 3 lbs. yukon gold or russet potatoes (approximately 4-5 large potatoes), peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
    • ¾ cup unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
    • ¼ cup (or 2 ounces) cream cheese
    • ¾ cup half and half cream
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)

    Instructions

    1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water to cover potatoes by about an inch. Heat over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until potatoes are soft when you insert a fork.
    2. Drain potatoes and place back in the pot. Use a potato masher (or a fork) to mash the potatoes.
    3. Add in the butter and cream cheese and use an electric hand mixer to mix until melted and incorporated  into the potatoes.
    4. Slowly add in the cream and continue to whisk with the electric mixer. Add salt and pepper.
    5. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish, garnish with parsley, extra butter and serve warm.

    Notes

    You can make or prepare some of these potato side dishes ahead of time, especially the mashed potatoes. You can even store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Confirm storing instructions by checking the recipe that you are making.

    To reheat any of these recipes and serve them warm, reheat in a 300F preheated oven or air fryer for 5-15 minutes until fully warmed through, or on the stovetop over medium low heat for 5-10 minutes, depending on the recipe. 

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: 30 potato side dishes, potato side dishes, potato sides, potato recipes, how to cook potatoes, easy potato recipes

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