20 Potato Recipes That Prove You Can Never Have Too Many Spuds

Homemade Crispy Hash Browns

Russets are the spud of choice for this breakfast classic, which is surprisingly easy to make at home. As for the recipe, we’ll just let an Allrecipes reviewer take it from here: “Wow. Unbelievable. About as good as one could hope for. Crispy on the outside, firm and tasty on the inside. And what a flavor. This will be my hash brown recipe from here on out.”

Chef John’s Patatas Bravas

In Spain, every restaurant menu will include some version of patatas bravas—crispy fried potatoes with a smoky, garlicky, mayo-based sauce. Chef John’s version is the real deal.

“Just made these potatoes for Fathers Day dinner, seriously the best potatoes I’ve ever tasted,” shared one Allrecipes reviewer. “Crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside! The garlic aioli is spectacular! Even my ‘no condiment’ daughter ate them like they were trying to get away from her! Sadly, no leftovers for tomorrow! Thank you for another one, Chef John!”

Baked Potato Soup

A tried-and-true classic, baked potato soup is also a great way to use up leftover baked potatoes. Our advice: Bake russets for stuffing or mashing earlier in the week, adding a couple extra spuds for another meal later.

“Easy, flavorful recipe that I will continue to make for our family,” shared an Allrecipes member. “My husband loved it! He loves a thick, rich, hearty soup which is exactly what this recipe produces. I followed the recipe exactly as written. Its simple and all the ingredients are pantry staples at my house.”

Gnocchi

Light-as-a-cloud gnocchi, the beloved Italian dumpling, starts with perfectly baked potatoes. The potato flesh is fluffy and dry — what makes the dumplings so tender.

“Simple, classic goodness,” said one reviewer. “Made as directed with no changes necessary. If the dough feels too sticky, just lightly dust with a bit more flour (don’t over-flour because they will become too heavy and that’s not good). If you’ve never made these before definitely give them a try…they are so easy and delicious.”

Tortilla Española (Spanish Tortilla)

If you’ve never had a Tortilla Espoñola, it’s may just be your new favorite meal. It’s great for breakfast, lunch, or an easy dinner alongside a side salad. Think of it as a super-stuffed baked omelette. There’s way more potato and onion than there is egg, so it’s more of a binder of delicious flavor than the main player.

“Very good recipe,” shared an Allrecipes member. “To make it easier, I boiled the potatoes the day before and followed the recipe as written. My husband is from Spain and loves this dish but the traditional way uses more oil and takes longer so thanks, I’ll make it more often now.”

Idaho Baked Potato Dip

This genius recipe turns two classic potato dishes—a loaded baker and silky smooth mashed potatoes—into a knock-your-socks-off party dip. It’s a fantastic game day alternative to bean or onion dip, and a bit easier on the cook than potato skins. “I could eat this right out of the bowl,” says one Allrecipes member. “Everyone in the family loved this.”

Oven-Baked Potato Fries

With only 10 minutes of prep and 30 minutes in the oven, you can have diner-worthy potato wedges ready for your family to enjoy. Use whatever spices you have on hand—or whichever are your favorite—to make this your own. Serve with a fry sauce and these fries may just outshine the main dish.

“What a quick, fun, & easy recipe – especially for a last minute Sunday night appetizer,” said one Allrecipes user. “I used three smaller russets and cut into smaller wedges for extra crispiness. I was out of cheddar cheese so I fined grated some parmesan-asiago on top immediately from oven. Yummy, melty, cheesy, salty!”

Potato Latkes

Russet potatoes are a must for latkes, the pan-fried potato pancakes traditionally eaten during Hanukkah, or with a fish fry. Top with sour cream and apple and enjoy for breakfast or dinner.

“Such a tasty and easy to make recipe,” said one reviewer. “The texture of the latkes turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Sour cream and chives paired handsomely with these tasty potato fritters. You could easily make more batches and feed lots of people as they keep pretty nicely throughout the evening. Can’t ever go wrong with a well made potato recipe.”

Grandma’s Hash Brown Casserole

This knock-out potato casserole is sure to be your family’s new favorite meal. Cheesy, creamy, with a crispy topping—it’s comfort food at its finest.

“I made this for a cookout at a neighbor’s, it was a hit, everyone loved it,” shared one Allrecipes member. “Ingredients are simple and I grated my own cheddar cheese instead of buying already shredded. It has lots of butter, but that’s another ingredient to make it indulgent! Recipe reminded me of the one my sister-in-law used to make. Will certainly make it again!”

Ultimate Twice-Baked Potatoes

Twice-baked or “put-back” potatoes are the luxury version of the classic loaded baker. Once baked, the potato flesh is whipped with sour cream until smooth, then piled back into the skins and finished with bacon and melted Cheddar.

“These were amazing to eat and not too hard to make,” shared one Allrecipes user. “I made ahead of time and then baked right before the grill food was done. Had a couple leftover that we enjoyed the next day.”

Mom’s Scalloped Potato Gratin

This recipe come from Chef John’s mother, who made this delicious dish for him growing up. These potato slices are thicker than you’re used to with traditional potato gratin, making for a hearty (and less fussy) version great for a weekday.

“Unbelievable! I will never make potato bake any other way again,” says one Allrecipes member. “Seriously so good! Thank you.”

Stick of Butter Breakfast Potatoes

These stick of butter breakfast potatoes are great for using up leftover bacon or sausage in the fridge, and so easy to put together. If you love butter and you love potatoes, then you will adore this dish. Prep it ahead of time and pop it in the oven morning of for a fresh ad easy start to your day.

Grandma’s Polish Perogies

You can’t argue with grandmother’s recipe! It takes just six ingredients to make these potato dumplings from scratch. Add your own twist with the cheese of your choice, then top any way you like (we love a sprinkle of chives and dollop of sour cream).

“Because it can be quite time consuming making perogies, here’s a suggestion,” shared one Allrecipes member. “Make your filling the day before. That way you only have to mess with the dough the day you are going to make them. Also, after boiling the perogies, we always sauté them with butter and onions before eating. Fry perogies until a light golden brown. Little crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.”

Aloo Gobi Masala

An Indian classic, this fragrant vegetable curry combines potatoes (aloo, in Hindi) with cauliflower (gobi). One not-so-traditional trick made one reviewer an even bigger fan. “I love this dish anyway, but the idea of microwaving the potatoes and cauliflower to cut cooking time…brilliant.”

Pancetta and Romano Potato Croquettes

Pancetta, garlic, and Romano cheese bring potato croquettes into the 21st century by way of Italy. The zingy dipping sauce relies on Dijon, citrus, and herbs to cut the richness a bit. These make a great appetizer, or would shine in a tapas spread.

Taco Bell Cheesy Potato Casserole

This Taco Bell cheesy potato casserole is a copycat of the favorite fiesta potatoes, but with ground beef! This cheesy, bubbly, family-friendly hot casserole is mildly seasoned. Garnish with pico de gallo and cilantro if you like.

Colcannon

No one will skip the greens on their plate when they’re folded into buttery, creamy mashed potatoes. This Irish classic combines the mashed spuds with simmered cabbage and leeks.

“So yummy,” shared one Allrecipes member. “I make this often because it goes with just about everything. (Once I even made it with instant mashed potatoes. No one noticed – that’s how good this is.) Really delicious.”

Cheese-Stuffed Tater Tots

Who knew you could actually make tater tots from scratch? The process is similar to making hash browns or latkes, except the mixture is made into mini nuggets instead of patties. The addition of cheese makes these tots even more crave-worthy. Try with your favorite cheese or seasonings to make it your own.

Restaurant-Style Potato Salad

“Fantastic dressing that I have made many times now,” shared one fan. “I never used vinegar or sugar before but it really gives blah old potato salad some zing. Pre-mixing the dressing in the bowl, I can cook my potato cubes fairly soft and then gently fold in the pre-made dressing only to toss the onions, celery and potato cubes and eggs together and just coat with the dressing. A perfect chunky potato salad.”

Ultra Creamy Mashed Potatoes

What potato recipe collection is complete without some comforting mashed potatoes? This recipe may be basic, but its not boring. Feel free to zhuzh it up as you please, or keep things classic.

“I have a very picky eater, especially when it comes to potatoes and these passed the test,” shared a reviewer. “Very tasty and definitely creamy! Followed the directions to a T and I don’t feel it needs any changes. It was easy to make. I’ll be making it again in the future!”