Ideal potato dishes: mashed, baked and fried

Potato casserole

Potatoes with butter and a mixture of milk and cream are a tried-and-true favorite combination. We added an unexpected ingredient to this recipe: nutmeg adds a sweet and spicy note.

Recipe: Potato casserole

Potato casserole with bacon

Instead of filling individual potato boats, Ree makes twice-baked potatoes with cheese and bacon into a hearty casserole.

Recipe: Mashed baked potatoes

Baked new potatoes with garlic

Serve this versatile baked potato with your favorite meat, poultry, or fish dishes. For a beautiful golden crust, arrange the wedges cut-side down on a baking sheet.

Recipe: Country-style potatoes with garlic in the oven

Mashed potatoes with herbs and olive oil

Complementing the soft, starchy flavor of potatoes is quite simple. Basil, parsley, and tarragon are all you need to add a fresh, herbaceous note to this recipe.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with olive oil and herbs

Boiled potatoes with butter

For tender potatoes, we use young tubers—small, thin-skinned ones, harvested early in the growing season. This delicious side dish with butter is prepared very quickly.

Recipe: Boiled new potatoes with butter

Rosemary Baked Potatoes

Food Network recommends serving these potato wedges hot, straight from the oven. This way, you'll fully enjoy the warm, golden crust.

Recipe: Country-style potatoes with rosemary

Mashed Potatoes with Buttermilk and Dill

Mashed potatoes and buttermilk have become a classic combination for good reason. This healthy dish is perfect for when you're craving something hearty and comforting.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with yogurt and dill

Potatoes with goat cheese and herbs

These potatoes are the perfect compact appetizer for gatherings with friends and family. Using a spoon or fruit baller, scoop out some of the flesh, creating a "bowl" for the cheese.

Recipe: Potato appetizer with goat cheese and herbs

Baked potatoes with bacon and sour cream

Stuffed baked potatoes have all the elements of a comforting dish, from a crispy crust and soft, starchy filling to cooling sour cream and bacon bits.

Recipe: Baked potatoes with sour cream

Sweet potato puree

The recipe uses a sweet and savory mixture of orange juice, maple syrup, and chicken broth.

Recipe: Sweet potato puree with orange juice

Baked Potatoes Stuffed with Cheese

Serve cheesy baked potatoes with your favorite steak for a complete, hearty, and comforting meal.

Recipe: Potato boats baked with cheese in the oven

Oven-baked French fries

For crispy potatoes, just a little oil and salt is enough, and there's no need to peel the skin. If you like a little spice, sprinkle a pinch of cayenne pepper before baking.

Recipe: French fries in the oven

Potato "Anna"

Golden-brown potato slices are arranged in overlapping, circular layers for an elegant presentation of this classic dish. This side dish is sure to turn heads.

Recipe: Potato Anna

Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Cheddar

The combination of bacon, cheddar, and mashed potatoes is one of the most delicious. We combine them into one hearty dish that everyone is sure to love.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese