Top 10 Easy and Delicious Potato Recipes

Top 10 Easy and Delicious Potato Recipes

 

1. Roasted potatoes: Cut potatoes into wedges, and toss with oil, salt, and your choice of seasonings. Bake in a hot oven until crispy.
2. Mashed potatoes: Boil potatoes, drain, then mash with butter and milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Potato salad: Boil potatoes, then mix with mayonnaise, diced celery, and onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Grilled potatoes: Cut potatoes into rounds, toss with oil and salt, then grill until tender and charred.
5. Baked potatoes: Pierce potatoes with a fork, wrap them in foil, and bake in a hot oven until tender. Serve with butter and sour cream.
6. Potato pancakes: Grate potatoes, and mix with grated onion, flour, egg, salt, and pepper. Fry spoonfuls of the mixture in hot oil until golden brown.
7. Potato wedges: Cut potatoes into wedges, and toss with oil, salt, and your choice of seasonings. Bake in a hot oven until crispy.
8. Scalloped potatoes: Layer sliced potatoes in a baking dish with grated cheese, milk, and butter. Bake until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
9. Potato soup: Saute diced onions and garlic in butter, add diced potatoes, chicken broth, and milk. Simmer until the potatoes are tender, then puree until smooth.
10. Potato chips: Thinly slice potatoes, toss with oil and salt, then bake in a hot oven until crispy. Serve as a snack or with your favorite dipping sauce.

1. Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized potatoes
• 3 tablespoons of oil (olive oil, avocado oil, or canola oil)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as rosemary or thyme) (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Wash and dry the potatoes, then cut them into wedges.
3. In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with the oil, salt, and dried herbs (if using).
4. Spread the wedges evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping the wedges halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
6. Remove from the oven and serve immediately, with additional salt and herbs if desired.

Enjoy your delicious roasted potatoes!

2. Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized potatoes
• 4 tablespoons of butter
• 1/2 cup of milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into evenly sized-pieces.
2. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let the potatoes simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender when poked with a fork.
4. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
5. Add the butter and milk to the pot with the potatoes.
6. Use a potato masher or a fork to mash the potatoes until they are smooth and creamy.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more milk if the potatoes are too thick.
8. Serve the mashed potatoes immediately, garnished with chopped parsley or chives if desired.

Enjoy your creamy and comforting mashed potatoes!

3. Potato Salad

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized potatoes
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into evenly sized-pieces.
2. Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let the potatoes simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender when poked with a fork.
4. Drain the potatoes and let them cool to room temperature.
5. In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, diced celery, and diced onion.
6. Cut the cooled potatoes into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture.
7. Gently mix everything together until the potatoes are coated in the mayonnaise mixture.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until the flavors have melded together.
10. Serve the potato salad chilled, garnished with chopped parsley or chives if desired.

Enjoy your classic and delicious potato salad!

4. Grilled Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized potatoes
• 3 tablespoons of oil (olive oil, avocado oil, or canola oil)
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
2. Wash and dry the potatoes, then cut them into rounds.
3. In a large bowl, toss the potato rounds with the oil and salt.
4. Place the potato rounds on the grill, in a single layer.
5. Grill for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until the potatoes are tender and charred.
6. Remove from the grill and serve immediately, with additional salt if desired.

Enjoy your flavorful and tender grilled potatoes!

5. Baked Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized potatoes
• Butter
• Sour cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash the potatoes and use a fork to pierce them several times on each side.
3. Wrap each potato in foil, making sure it is tightly sealed.
4. Place the wrapped potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 45-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when poked with a fork.
5. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
6. Carefully open the foil packets and cut a slit down the center of each potato.
7. Top each potato with a generous pat of butter and a dollop of sour cream.
8. Serve the baked potatoes immediately, with additional toppings such as chives, bacon bits, or shredded cheese if desired.

Enjoy your comforting and satisfying baked potatoes!

6. Potato Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized potatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Wash, peel, and grate the potatoes and onion.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the grated potatoes and onion, flour, egg, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
4. Using a large spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil.
5. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the pancakes are golden brown and crispy.
6. Remove from the heat and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
7. Serve the potato pancakes immediately, with sour cream, apple sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Enjoy your crispy and delicious potato pancakes!

7. Potato Wedges

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized potatoes
• 3 tablespoons of oil (olive oil, avocado oil, or canola oil)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Your choice of seasonings (such as garlic powder, paprika, or dried herbs)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Wash and dry the potatoes, then cut them into wedges.
3. In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with the oil, salt, and your choice of seasonings.
4. Place the seasoned potato wedges on a baking sheet in a single layer.
5. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping the wedges halfway through, or until the potatoes are crispy and golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven and serve immediately, with additional salt if desired.

Enjoy your crispy and delicious potato wedges!

8. Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized potatoes
• 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Wash and peel the potatoes, then slice them thinly.
3. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a bit of butter.
4. Layer the sliced potatoes in the baking dish, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper to taste.
5. In a saucepan, heat the milk and 4 tablespoons of butter over low heat until the butter is melted.
6. Pour the milk mixture over the potatoes into the baking dish.
7. Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top of the potatoes.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the potatoes are tender when poked with a fork.
10. Serve the scalloped potatoes hot, with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Enjoy your cheesy and comforting scalloped potatoes!

9. Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized potatoes
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Wash, peel, and dice the potatoes.
2. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, sauté the diced onion and garlic in the butter over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the diced potatoes to the saucepan and stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer until the potatoes are tender about 20-25 minutes.
6. Stir in the milk and continue cooking until heated through.
7. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
8. Return the pureed soup to the saucepan and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve the hot potato soup, with toppings of your choice such as croutons, shredded cheese, or fresh herbs.

Enjoy your comforting and creamy potato soup!

10. Potato Chips

Ingredients:

• 2 large potatoes
• 2 tablespoons oil (such as vegetable or olive oil)
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. Wash and peel the potatoes.
3. Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife, thinly slice the potatoes into rounds.
4. In a large bowl, toss the sliced potatoes with the oil and salt until evenly coated.
5. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the chips are crispy.
7. Remove the chips from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet.
8. Serve the potato chips as a snack, or with your favorite dipping sauce such as ketchup, mayonnaise, or ranch dressing.

Enjoy your crispy and salty homemade potato chips!