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The 10 potato recipes I can't live without

Simply Recipes · Jun 07, 2026 18:02 · 4 min read

My dearest potatoes, how much do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

Versatile, budget-friendly, and capable of transforming from a simple side dish to the star of the show, potatoes are basically the carb version of a Swiss-Army knife. From Irish Baked Mashed Potato Casserole and Fondant Potatoes to Loaded Baked Potato Stuffed Shells, this collection of recipes is my love letter to the humble tuber. So, go ahead and read on to discover the potato recipes I can't live without.

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Sheet Pan Biftekia with Lemony Potato Wedges

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If my name doesn't already give it away, I'm Greek, and I have lemon potatoes running through my veins. These are my top favorite ways to make potatoes. I grew up eating them, and I make them fairly often. This is a recipe I developed, making another favorite dish of mine, biftekia. The lemony potatoes and deliciously seasoned beef patties bake together, creating a real symphony of flavors.

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Irish Baked Mashed Potato Casserole

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Silky mashed potatoes loaded with butter, studded with scallions, and topped with a blanket of cheddar? Yes, please! This recipe comes straight from a pub in a small rural town in western Ireland. Need I say more?

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Loaded Baked Potato Stuffed Shells

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I came across this recipe while building a recipe collection and was instantly smitten. So much so that I had to run out to the store immediately to get the ingredients and make it for dinner that night. Carb on carb is my love language, and this recipe definitely delivered.

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Fondant Potatoes

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I first had these potatoes when I was vacationing in France but not at a restaurant. About 10 years ago, my best friend and I rented Julia Child's old house in Provence for Thanksgiving with a small group of friends (an incredible experience that I will absolutely never forget). Her incredibly talented mom made these potatoes, and they were a revelation. They were melt-in-your-mouth good, slightly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. It's one of those core food memories I'll never forget.

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Gamja Jorim (Korean Braised Potatoes)

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Korean is one of my favorite cuisines, and I like to incorporate those flavors in my everyday cooking. Thanks to this recipe, it makes it easy to do that. The potatoes are permeated with the sweet and savory flavors of the braising liquid that make them irresistible.

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Microwave Baked Potato

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The little black dress of the potato world—classy enough to serve at an upscale steak house but simple enough to make at home. Especially this version, which starts in the microwave and really cuts down on the cooking time. Don't worry, the skin still gets crispy after a few minutes in a hot oven. And you can accessorize with as many or as few toppings as you'd like (much like the classic LBD).

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Dill Pickle Potato Salad

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This is my go-to side dish for any cookout or potluck. The addition of pickle juice adds a delicious brininess to the salad, making it more complex than a run-of-the-mill potato salad. Adding chips at the end is a genius move, adding a lovely crunch.

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Easy Patatas Bravas

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Just when I thought I'd tried it all, along came these crispy, saucy potatoes that are a popular tapas throughout Spain. I love this recipe because it uses a smart hack to get crispy potatoes without deep frying, and store-bought tomato sauce to make the tangy sherry vinegar-spiked brava sauce. This dish comes with not one but two (!) sauces—a garlic mayo (aka aioli) is also served with the potatoes, creating a blend of flavors that's to die for.

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Home Fries

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Growing up in the Greek diner scene, home fries are a much-beloved breakfast staple that I always order. There were times when my dad would boil up some potatoes the night before, signaling to us that he was going to make a batch for us to enjoy at breakfast the next day. They're nostalgia on a plate.

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Garlic Roasted Potatoes

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Last but certainly not least, roasted potatoes—the side that's always there for you and super easy to make. Simply seasoned and roasted until they're crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, it's a side I can always turn to on any given night.

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