79 Easy Potato Recipes For Any (And Every) Occasion

The epitome of comfort food, there's nothing we love more than cozying up to potatoes in any (and every) form. The best part about this super spud? There are endless ways to enjoy it! While we included all the basics here—roasted, hash browns, mashed, taters, fries—we also threw in some creative takes on the famous staple. So if you need some weeknight dinner inspo, are looking for a late-night snack, or need a crowd-pleasing potato side dish for your next party, try whipping up one of these flavor-packed recipes to switch things up in the most delicious way.

If you think you've had potatoes every way possible, think again. Our toasted sesame oil mashed potatoes, French onion baked potatoes, and jalapeño popper potato salad are here to switch things up. We've also included plenty of ways to cook your dish to cut down on cooking time or give a different, crispy texture to the spud. From grilling recipes to golden brown air-fryer creations to Instant Pot soups, there are endless ways to prepare potatoes.

One of our favorite things about these recipes? Many of them have very few ingredients—or ones you likely already have on hand—making them simple and easy to prepare on the fly. If you've got some potatoes lying around and your favorite savory seasonings, you're already halfway there to making many of these easy recipes!

Can't get enough of the potato? Try our favorite sweet potato recipes for even more ideas!