10 Everyday Potato Recipes That You Need Up Your Sleeve
Where does one start?! Oh the Potato recipes that I dream about. The humble potato is seriously one of the most versatile vegetables around, and the perfect side dish to many main meals. In our house potatoes are king of the vegetables. Personally, I love sweet potatoes, but I always get outvoted for a simple bowl of mashed potato or sheet pan of potato wedges with nothing but a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper! Well I’ve rounded up my faves and here they are… 10 everyday potato recipes you need up your sleeve. From crispy smashed baby potatoes to a big bowl of colcannon to eat alongside a Guinness stew, I’ve got you covered. Let’s get started…
Ps, What’s your favorite way to eat potatoes? Jacket potatoes topped with sour cream and chives? Homemade French fries with a side of mayonnaise? What about potato skins topped with bacon and lots of cheddar cheese? Let me know in the comments!
Spicy Cajun Roasted Potatoes – Just Add Guacamole!
These Cajun roasted potatoes are spicy and crispy on the outside, fluffy potato goodness on the inside. Just how a good roast potato should be!
Black garlic potato gratin
Serve alongside my Herbs de Provence roast chicken on roast night or as a side to a weekend BBQ, however, I find it’s a good side dish to pretty much any gathering… Because, well, Potatoes!
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes are the BEST side for a good roast or slow-cooked stew. Any leftovers can easily be fried up the next morning for an easy breakfast treat!
Creamy Seafood Pie with Colcannon Mash
Ok, so this isn’t the quickest of recipes. But bear with me, because a Dutch oven of creamy, seafood pie, topped with a colcannon mash top and baked until cheesy and golden is total pie heaven. Seafood lovers, take note!
Colcannon Mash – Creamy Irish Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage
Is there anything more comforting than mashed potato? Especially creamy mash with other bits in it? For me, Colcannon is king when it comes to Irish potato dishes.
Smashed duck fat roast potatoes with truffle salt
A potato roasted in duck fat is one thing, but to season with truffle salt, just takes it to a whole, out of this world level.
Persian Lentil Sweet Potato Soup
A vegetarian heart warmer for these cooler days. Full of spice, vegetables, and green lentils, this easy soup is great for batch cooking and makes a delicious lunch in a mug.
Grilled Potato Rosti Stack with Smashed Avo and Smoked Salmon
This Smashed avocado and smoked salmon potato rosti stack is my idea of a perfect Sunday morning breakfast. Restaurant quality breakfast without getting out of my pj’s. And it’s easy enough that the whole family can pitch in to cook. It’s a win-win!
Here’s a few roast recipes that go well with potatoes
- Greek-Style Roast Chicken
- Dutch Oven Leg of Lamb with Rosemary & Garlic
- Dutch Oven Corned Silverside
- Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder
Well, that’s it! I hope you found something here that you like. I think the cajun roast potatoes would be my favorite, but then I’m a sucker for seafood pie!
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