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    Published: May, 2024. Updated: May, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv | This post may contain affiliate links. Read more here

    38 Delicious Ways to Eat Your Potatoes (Without Deep Frying!)

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    Love potatoes but tired of fries? This amazing veggie is super tasty and can be cooked in tons of ways that are both healthy and delicious.

    Forget the deep fryer, this collection of 38 delicious recipes will show you how to make a variety of homemade potato dishes. From mashed to roasted, baked to hashed, get ready to explore a world of potato perfection. Find out how to turn this everyday ingredient into a delicious and satisfying meal!

    Potato and Cauliflower Au Gratin

    Cauliflower potato gratin in baking tray with a spoon lifting some of it.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    This Potato and Cauliflower Bake or also called Cauliflower Au Gratin is an easy comfort food recipe that has quickly become one of the favorites in my house. It creamy, cheesy and such a delicious side dish for holidays as well as for Sunday night dinner. Get the recipe.

    Smashed Potatoes with Garlic-Dill Sauce

    Crispy Smashed Potatoes on a parchment.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    So easy and delicious, these Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes With Garlic And Dill are a cozy side dish that never disappoints. Naturally vegan and made with just 4 simple ingredients, these crushed red potatoes are great for any occasion. Get the recipe.

    Baked Potato (Loaded with Spinach and Mushrooms)

    Baked Potatoes stuffed with mushrooms and spinach on a white plate.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    This Healthy Baked Potato is stuffed with the tastiest vegetables, like spinach and mushrooms. It's easy, healthy, and makes the ultimate comfort food that is perfect for any occasion. Get the recipe.

    Easy Hasselback Potatoes

    Hasselback potatoes on a baking pan with fresh rosemary on top.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    These Best Hasselback potatoes are the most beautiful potato dish you'll ever make. Cut into a funky accordion shape, this crispy and delicious side dish is sure to delight your family and friends. Get the recipe.

    Beet and Potato Salad

    Vinegret Salad in a bowl.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    Vinegret Salad is a delicious and healthier alternative to American Potato Salad. It features cooked beets, potatoes, and carrots along with tangy dill pickles and green peas. This traditional Ukrainian/Russian recipe has loads of flavor and is great for a side dish or dinner. Get the recipe.

    Potato Salad

    Healthy creamy potato salad in a glass bowl with a parsley.
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    This Healthy Vegan Potato Salad with cucumber and tomato in a garlicky yogurt sauce is all you need for summer picnics or BBQs. This simple salad is so easy to make and it's creamy and delicious. Get the recipe.

    Stuffed Mashed Potato Pancakes

    A stack of mashed potato pancakes.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    When you don’t feel like spending hours cooking, these Vegan Potato Pancakes are just the answer. Crisp and golden, these easy savory pancakes are made from mashed potatoes and a few delicious additions. They're good for a vegan breakfast, side dish, or even dinner. Get the recipe.

    Creme Fraiche Mashed Potatoes

    Creme Fraiche Mashed Potatoes with butter on top and chopped chives.
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    Side dish that goes with everything. These Mashed Potatoes With Creme Fraiche And Roasted Garlic are creamy and so flavorful. Put this recipe in your cookbook, it's going to become your favorite mashed potato recipe ever! Get the recipe.

    Roasted Mediterranean Potatoes

    Mediterranean roasted yellow potatoes in a white bowl on a burlap napkin and white background.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    These Roasted Mediterranean Potatoes are fully loaded with lemony oregano, garlic, and olive oil flavors. Plus, they couldn’t be easier to make! No boiling needed. Try this simple side dish the next time you’re craving something fresh, unique, and flavorful. Get the recipe.

    Potato and Zucchini Bake

    Potato and Zucchini Bake in a baking dish.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    Cheesy Potatoes and Zucchini Bake is a simple recipe that requires little preparation and great rewards. Get the recipe for cheesy potatoes and zucchini au gratin here. It's an ultimate comfort food side dish for any occasion. Get the recipe.

    Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    Mashed sweet potatoes with 2 cubes of vegan butter on top.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    This delicious Miso Sweet Potato Mash is a must for the holidays. Ready in 30 minutes, with just 6 ingredients, this sugar-free vegan side dish is healthy, creamy and satisfying. Get the recipe.

    Potato and Mushroom Stuffed Pierogies

    Potato pierogies in two bowl topped with sour cream and dill on burlap napkin.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    Pierogies is an ultimate Eastern European recipe that everyone loves. Made with just 6 ingredients, these potato and mushroom dumplings are sure to satisfy your comfort food craving. Get the recipe.

    Potato and Eggplant Stew

    Vegetable stew in a cast iron skillet.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    This recipe for Eggplant Potato Stew is rich and filling, with eggplants that have a satisfying texture, potatoes that are soft and tender, and flavorful seasonings. Packed with various vegetables, this vegan stew can be prepared in less than 60 minutes, making it the perfect choice for a hearty meal. Get the recipe.

    Fried Potatoes and Mushrooms

    Fried Mushrooms and Potatoes in a pan.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    This Fried Mushrooms and Potatoes Recipe is an easy and delicious comfort food that never fails! Made in one pan and with just 5 ingredients, this cozy and flavorful dish is sure to become a hit. Get the recipe.

    Crispy Potato Rosti

    Potato Rosti with Parmesan and Goat Cheese on a wire rack.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    Call it a giant potato pancake, latkes or potato pie, one thing is for sure - this Swiss rosti is the potato side dish taken up a notch. Grated potatoes are mixed with shredded Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme and layered with a pungent goat cheese. Baked until crispy perfection and devoured in no time. Get the recipe.

    Creamy Potato Soup

    A spoonful of potato soup.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    The creamy texture of the soup comes from the potatoes, which are boiled until tender and then part blended until smooth. But that’s not where all the flavor comes in! My recipe also includes vegetables such as onions, garlic, and carrots that add a delicious depth of flavor and extra nutrients to the soup. Get the recipe.

    Homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi

    Homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi on a plate.
    Photo credit: Coley Cooks

    You're in for a treat with these incredible sweet potato gnocchi! They're delightfully light, pillowy, and melt in your mouth. Not only are they egg-free, but they're also much simpler to make than you might imagine. The result is an incredibly flavorful homemade dish that’s perfect for the fall season. Get the recipe.

    Salmon Potato Salad with Green Beans

    Salmon Potato Salad with Green Beans on a plate.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday

    Salmon Potato Salad with Green Beans takes inspiration from classic Salade Nicoise. Here you have a leftover cooked salmon, along with tender cooked yellow potatoes and green beans in a simple creamy dill dressing. This makes a hearty lunch to take to work, school or to serve at an elegant sit-down meal. Even for a light dinner. Get the recipe.

    Potato and Chicken Tartiflette

    Chicken Tartiflette with Bacon and Brie Cheese in a baking dish close up.

    Chicken Tartiflette is an ultimate French potato bake taken up a notch. So creamy and insanely delicious, this comforting Chicken Gratin packs a serious flavor punch. Perfect entree for when that comfort food craving kicks in. Get the recipe.

    Fully Loaded Potato Skins

    Fully Loaded Potato Skins.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday

    Potatoes are the perfect vehicle for a variety of toppings, as this recipe for Fully Loaded Stuffed Potato Skins showcases. You can’t go wrong with potatoes, bacon, cheese, and all the fixings! Get the recipe.

    Spicy Bombay Potatoes

    Spicy Bombay Potatoes in a bowl.
    Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry

    Baby Potatoes cooked with aromatic spices, as a one-pot dish, are perfect to serve as an appetizer or a side dish. These delicious and easy Bombay Potatoes take just 20 minutes to make in the Instant Pot or on stovetop. Get the recipe.

    Scalloped Potatoes

    Scalloped Potatoes in a baking dish.
    Photo credit: Greedy Gourmet

    Surprisingly, free scalloped potatoes have nothing to do with scallops. Scalloped potatoes are actually America's answer to France's potato gratin, with layers of sliced potatoes baked in a creamy sauce. Get the recipe.

    Greek Lentil and Potato Salad

    Greek Lentil and Potato Salad in a bowl.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge

    Greek Lentil and Potato Salad! This side salad is perfect for summer. Lentils, herbed potatoes and vegetables in a lemon dressing. A must-try! Get the recipe.

    Quinoa and Rice Stuffed Sweet Potato

    Quinoa and Rice Stuffed Sweet Potato on a wooden board.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings

    These Quinoa and Rice Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are jam-packed with all kinds of delicious vegetables and a rice and quinoa mixture. They are super satisfying and nutritious. Get the recipe.

    Roasted Mini Potatoes

    Roasted Mini Potatoes in a bowl.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings

    Roasted Mini Potatoes are bite-sized potatoes seasoned with a little garlic, salt and pepper and baked in the oven for golden and tender perfection. They feature a crispy skin and creamy interior and pair well with your favorite main dish. Get the recipe.

    Roasted Red Pepper Feta Stuffed Potato Skins

    Roasted Red Pepper Feta Stuffed Potato Skins on a sheet pan.
    Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen

    These roasted red pepper feta stuffed potato skins are crispy on the outside and stuffed with a cheesy red pepper filling. The perfect game day appetizer! Get the recipe.

    Hot Potato Salad with Bacon

    Hot Potato Salad with Bacon on a platter.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday

    Our Hot Potato salad with bacon has so much going for it. It is easy-to-make warm comfort food, everyone loves it, and did I mention bacon? Get the recipe.

    Potato Pancakes

    A stack of Potato Pancakes on a plate.
    Photo credit: Cheerful Cook

    Classic German Potato Pancakes (German: Kartoffelpuffer) are made from freshly grated potatoes fried to golden brown perfection. Get the recipe.

    Indian Roasted Potatoes & Cauliflower

    Indian Roasted Potatoes & Cauliflower in a bowl.
    Photo credit: Piping Pot Curry

    This Roasted Aloo Gobi is so good! All you need to do is toss cauliflower and potatoes in spices, and roast in the air-fryer or oven, and you have the perfect Indian veggie dish. No mushy cauliflower and takes less than 20 minutes to put together! Get the recipe.

    Perfect Herb Roasted Potatoes

    Herb Roasted Potatoes in a baking dish.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge

    Perfect Herb Roasted Potatoes. These recipes are roasted with sage, rosemary and thyme. An effortless side dish for any holiday gathering. Get the recipe.

    Bacon & Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Bacon and Broccoli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes on a platter.
    Photo credit: Healy Eats Real

    These bacon and broccoli stuffed sweet potatoes are a hearty, savory and delicious dish that is sure to fill you up. I think this will make a great lunch or dinner especially during the colder months. Get the recipe.

    Spicy Chickpea, Broccoli and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner

    Spicy Chickpea, Broccoli and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner in a bowl.
    Photo credit: Delish Knowledge

    Looking for a healthy vegan sheet pan dinner recipe? Then you’ve gotta try this one! Roasted broccoli, potatoes and chickpeas with a spinach and a spicy harissa sauce on top. Get the recipe.

    Crispy Stacked Potatoes – Tik Tok Recipe

    Crispy stacked potatoes on a parchment.
    Photo credit: xoxoBella

    Crispy Tik Tok stacked potatoes make a delicious side dish. The crispy potatoes are stacked and seasoned with delicious ingredients like oregano, garlic, and parmesan cheese. A flavorful alternative to mashed potatoes, this Tik Tok potato recipe goes well with any kind of main dish and tastes wonderful as an appetizer, too. This is one of the crunchiest potato dish recipes you’ve ever tried. Get the recipe.

    Spicy Hummus Air Fryer Potatoes

    Air-fried potatoes with hummus in a white bowl.
    Photo credit: Glow Diaries

    These delicious spicy hummus potatoes are a cross between a potato salad and patatas bravas! Simple, quick, and sure to please a crowd, this recipe is vegan-friendly and made with affordable ingredients. Get the recipe.

    Crispy Roasted Potatoes and Onions

    Crispy Roasted Potatoes and Onions in a plate.
    Photo credit: Coley Cooks

    These Crispy Roasted Potatoes and Onions are an easy and versatile side dish that goes with just about everything! Thinly sliced, crispy potatoes with creamy centers, jammy roasted onions and herby rosemary. 5 simple ingredients is all it takes! Get the recipe.

    Hash Browns

    Vegan Hash Browns drizzling with ketchup. A close up view.
    Photo credit: Six Hungry Feet

    Can you make crispy and delicious hash browns at home? The answer is simple, YES! Our homemade Vegan Hash Browns are tasty, crispy and so yummy! Get the recipe.

    Crispy Mexican Potatoes

    Mexican potatoes on a sheet pan.
    Photo credit: Always Use Butter

    Make deliciously crispy Mexican Potatoes in just 45 minutes, in the oven or air fryer. Topped with lime & cilantro this is a yummy side dish with a spicy kick - and at its best served with a cool sauce or sour cream. Get the recipe.

    Grilled Potato Wedges

    Grilled Potato Wedges on a plate.
    Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen

    Seasoned simply with olive oil and spices, these grilled potato wedges feature crispy edges and a soft, tender middle. They’re great for summer cooking and a side dish that goes with almost anything off the grill. Get the recipe.

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