They are readily available, inexpensive, and can be used in countless ways. It’s hard to resist the creamy, starchy, carby deliciousness of a potato. Let us know in the comments below what your favorites are!
What to Make With Potatoes
Potato side dishes are great for baking, mashing and roasting.
Choose russet potatoes for mashed potatoes and fries. The starchy texture helps keep them fluffy. I personally love the skins on when making fries or a roasted potato recipe. Not only is it easier (no peeling!), put it adds great flavor and texture. Yukon gold potatoes have a creamy texture but hold their shape well making them ideal for roasting, mashing, and scalloped potatoes. Thin skins means no peeling. Red Potatoes also have thin skins and a buttery texture. They are great for roasting, soups, potato salads and more.
Storing Potatoes
Keep potatoes in a cool dark place (and store them away from onions!). Potatoes should not be stored in the fridge as this can turn some of the starches into sugar and change both the flavor and the texture.
Spend With Pennies’ Top 5 Potato Recipes
The BEST Mashed Potatoes – Buttery creamy perfection. Baked French Fries – The secret to success is in the cooking method! How to Make Perfect Baked Potatoes – Simple. Perfect with butter or sour cream. Scalloped Potatoes Recipe – Simply classic, super cozy. Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes – Great for any leftover potato recipe. Bonus… this recipe is new but worthy of this list. Homemade Pierogi – This is my grandma’s recipe and we think it’s perfect in every way.
Fries
Most of our fries are baked or air fried because we like to keep it easy! Russet potatoes make great fries because they’re starchy which makes for a fluffy inside with a crispy outside. If time allows, cut the potatoes and then soak them for cold water. This gets rid of extra starches on the outside for a crisp texture. Garlic Parmesan Fries – Crispy fries are levelled up with garlic and parm. Crispy Air Fryer French Fries – Extra crispy, less fat, less mess, less time. What’s not to love?! Homemade Poutine – A Canadian favorite, crispy fries, cheese curds and a rich brown gravy. Crispy Baked Potato Wedges – Great next to a burger or perfect alongside steaks. Air Fryer Potato Chips – Homemade is best, season them however you’d like! Rosemary Air Fryer Potato Wedges – Perfect as an appetizer or a snack.
Mashed Potato Faves
Russets make great mashed potatoes because they’re so starchy. You’ll have to peel them first (if you’d like a rustic smashed potato, try Yukon golds instead) because the skins can be tough. Instead of boiling, you can make baked potatoes for mashing and save the skins for potato skins. No Boil Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes – Easy peasy while you’re making the rest of dinner! Mashed Potato Salad – This is the perfect way to use ANY leftover mashed potatoes. Horseradish Mashed Potatoes – Creamy with a kick, these are amazing served with beef. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes – Off of the stove and ready in no time in the IP!! Make them a little ahead, they can keep warm in the IP too. The BEST Mashed Potatoes – Honestly the best. Buttery, creamy and all of the best tips to ensure perfection. Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes – Super rich and cozy with a little tangy zing.
Cozy Potato Side Dishes
Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes – The perfect side for any meal from simple to elegant. Great next to hot dogs or beef tenderloin. Potatoes Au Gratin – Thinly sliced potatoes and onions in a cheesy sauce baked until golden and bubbly. Twice Baked Potatoes – We love these because you can make them ahead and even bake right from frozen. Plus they’re super yum. Homemade Tater Tots – So much better than bought and surprisingly easy. Air Fryer Baked Potatoes – Like everything in the air fryer; crispy, quick and almost effortless. Potato Pancakes – The ultimate comfort food. Crispy potato patties with a hint of onion. Greek Style Lemon Roasted Potatoes – Perfect with roasted pork or chicken. These potatoes have lots of flavor with an almost
More Potato Recipes We Love
Creamy Potato Bacon Soup Rosemary Steak and Potatoes (on the Stove) Oven Baked Fingerling Potatoes Quick Potato Corn Chowder Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole Do you have a favorite you don’t see on this list? We’d love to be inspired and hear your ideas in the comments below
