The best potato and sweet potato side dish recipes

Mashed potatoes with cream and garlic

Fresh garlic is simmered in a mixture of milk and cream, which infuses the garlic with its flavor without becoming overpowering. The mashed Russet potatoes are incredibly tender and flavorful.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with cream and garlic

Stuffed sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes get even sweeter: Guy sprinkles baked potatoes with sugar and pecans.

Recipe: Stuffed sweet potatoes

Potato gratin with Savoy cabbage

Tyler makes a gratin by layering a kale-bacon mixture with thinly sliced ​​potatoes in a casserole dish, then topping the vegetables with sour cream and Parmesan cheese. For a special twist, add chopped chives.

Recipe: Potato gratin with Savoy cabbage

Mashed potatoes with sour cream

Ina uses Yukon Gold potatoes for this classic Thanksgiving side dish. For a rich texture, add a little sour cream to the mashed potatoes.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with sour cream

Sweet potato puree

Rachel adds a palette of flavors to this quick sweet potato dish using bananas, orange juice, nutmeg, and brown sugar.

Recipe: Sweet potato puree

Perfect potato gratin

Rachel makes a very quick and easy dish. Dice the potatoes (don't peel them!), toss with a mixture of sour cream and butter, and bake.

Recipe: Perfect potato gratin

Mashed potatoes with roasted garlic and mascarpone cheese

Bobby's version of the classic side dish uses sweet roasted garlic and rich, creamy mascarpone cheese.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with roasted garlic and mascarpone cheese

Sweet Potato Casserole with Nut Topping

Ellie makes a light side dish that's full of vibrant flavor thanks to lots of spices and crunchy pecans.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole with Nut Topping

Provencal potato gratin

A topping of sliced ​​tomatoes adds vibrant color and fresh flavor to this French dish.

Recipe: Provencal potato gratin

Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel and Marshmallows

Tyler tops a baked sweet potato with a sweet, crunchy streusel made from brown sugar, cinnamon, pecans, and melted mini marshmallows.

Recipe: Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Streusel and Marshmallows

Mashed potatoes for the holiday table

Tyler's creamy mashed potatoes pair perfectly with homemade turkey gravy.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes for the holiday table

Mashed potatoes in a slow cooker

For an easy way to add variety to your side dish, stir sweet caramelized onions into the smooth puree just before serving.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes in a slow cooker

Sweet Potato Casserole with Glazed Nuts

Baked banana is the secret weapon for Tyler's sweet, rich sweet potato casserole.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole with Glazed Nuts

Uncompromising Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic

Michael Chiarello prepares mashed Yukon Gold potatoes for a large crowd, adding 12 ounces of butter and garlic paste.

Recipe: Uncompromising Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic

Sweet Potato Casserole with Smoked Chili

This version of Bobby Flay's potato gratin is so simple and delicious. Thinly slice sweet potatoes and bake them in a tangy, creamy dressing, seasoned with salt and pepper.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole with Smoked Chili

Perfect mashed potatoes

Here's a foolproof mashed potato recipe. Use Russet potatoes, mix in whole milk, and butter (no more than 110g).

Recipe: Perfect mashed potatoes

Mashed potatoes with garlic and celery root

Robin Miller makes an unusual mashed potato by adding celery root.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with garlic and celery root

Mashed potatoes with rutabaga and lemon

For an elegant version of mashed potatoes, add mashed rutabaga and top with a savory breadcrumb mixture before serving.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with rutabaga and lemon

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Aioli Sauce

A simple sweet potato dish is dressed with a quick aioli sauce.

Recipe: Baked Sweet Potatoes with Aioli Sauce

Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic and Sour Cream

Sunny bakes accordion-cut potatoes until crispy, then tops them with herb-infused sour cream.

Recipe: Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic and Sour Cream

Mashed potatoes with garlic and green onions

For a flavorful mash, Tyler uses Yukon Gold potatoes, mixing in garlic, thyme, and chives.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with garlic and green onions

Sweet potato gnocchi with a brown butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and sage sauce

Giada's easy-to-make homemade gnocchi is a wonderful Italian twist on the classic sweet potato side dish.

Recipe: Sweet potato gnocchi with a brown butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and sage sauce

Spicy Sweet Potato Puree

Alton Brown always hated sweet potatoes—until he dedicated an entire episode of his cooking show to the ingredient. Instead of baking them with marshmallows, Alton gives them a central role in this chipotle mashed potatoes.

Recipe: Spicy Sweet Potato Puree

Mixed potatoes baked with herbs

Sandra Lee combines red potatoes, russet potatoes, and sweet potatoes in a colorful, crispy side dish. Herbed butter adds an extra layer of flavor.

Recipe: Mixed potatoes baked with herbs

Sweet potato stuffed with cream cheese

The Neelys scoop out the flesh from baked sweet potatoes and toss it with cream cheese, brown sugar, butter, and fall spices.

Recipe: Sweet potato stuffed with cream cheese

Baked potatoes with cheese and cream

The Neelys take a hearty classic cheese dish and add smoked paprika, garlic, and shallots for a distinct Southern twist.

Recipe: Baked potatoes with cheese and cream

Potato gratin with cheese

Nutmeg, thyme, and garlic infuse Tyler's potato gratin with rich flavor that pairs perfectly with a slightly tangy cheese like Parmesan.

Recipe: Potato gratin with cheese

Mashed potatoes with goat cheese and caramelized shallots

Yogurt makes this side dish light and airy, while goat cheese and chipotle peppers add bold flavor.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with goat cheese and caramelized shallots

Sweet Potatoes Baked with Honey and Cinnamon

In this easy baked sweet potato recipe, Tyler uses only honey for the sweet flavor.

Recipe: Sweet Potatoes Baked with Honey and Cinnamon

Mashed potatoes with baked garlic and bacon

Sour cream isn't just a quick topping: add it to mashed potatoes for a creamier texture. Plus, this side dish will bring out the flavor of bacon and Dijon mustard even more.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with baked garlic and bacon

Mashed potatoes with horseradish and green onions

This isn't the mashed potatoes you grew up with: the classic side dish gets a tangy kick from horseradish and chopped green onions.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with horseradish and green onions

Mashed potatoes with blue cheese

Gorgonzola cheese and bacon add a rich flavor to these red potato mashes. This tricolor side dish might be the most patriotic mashed potatoes you'll ever make.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with blue cheese

Mashed potatoes with buttermilk, herbs and cheddar cheese

Dill and chives add a unique touch to this herby dish. Top the potatoes with some cheddar cheese and buttermilk: this side dish could easily stand on its own.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with buttermilk, herbs and cheddar cheese

Twice-baked new potatoes

Twice-baked potatoes can be made ahead of time. Place them in the refrigerator and take them out just before baking.

Recipe: Twice-baked new potatoes

Mashed potatoes with parsnips

Parsnips add a subtle touch of flavor to this favorite side dish.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with parsnips

Sweet potato puree with maple syrup and caramelized onions

Before mashing sweet potatoes, bake them in maple syrup to add a deep, sweet flavor.

Recipe: Sweet potato puree with maple syrup and caramelized onions

Baked Sweet Potato with Pecans

This rustic dish is packed with all the sweet and nutty flavors of autumn, complete with just a hint of cayenne pepper.

Recipe: Baked Sweet Potato with Pecans

Pounded meat

Alton Brown suggests upgrading classic mashed potatoes with your favorite toppings: sun-dried tomatoes, bacon, or sautéed mushrooms.

Recipe: Pounded meat

Spicy Sweet Potato Puree

Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce enhance the smoky, spicy flavor of this sweet potato dish.

Recipe: Spicy Sweet Potato Puree

Mashed potatoes with cheese and a crispy baked crust

Giada makes her own unique version of traditional mashed potatoes using two types of Italian cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with cheese and a crispy baked crust

Autumn potato gratin

A traditional gratin can be time-consuming and labor-intensive. Rachel makes hers in 30 minutes, using randomly cut potatoes instead of thin slices, and the creamy herb dressing comes together in just a few minutes.

Recipe: Autumn potato gratin

Sweet Potato Casserole

Roasted cashews and coconut add a salty and sweet touch to this incredible soufflé from Neely.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole

Accordion-baked potatoes with bacon

Everything is better with bacon, and these crispy accordion potatoes are no exception. Green onions and herbs complete the dish.

Recipe: Accordion-baked potatoes with bacon

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Glazed Nuts

Guy Fieri adds a splash of whiskey to the sweet potato and apple mixture, and agave syrup for a sweet taste.

Recipe: Baked Sweet Potatoes with Glazed Nuts

Hearty Sweet Potato Casserole

For Ree, sweet potatoes are as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkey. Dark brown sugar is the secret ingredient in this dish.

Recipe: Hearty Sweet Potato Casserole

Mashed potatoes with parmesan

Ina adds freshly grated Parmesan to her soft mashed potatoes.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with parmesan

Sweet Potato Soufflé Casserole

Trisha Yearwood tops sweet potatoes with pecans, brown sugar, flour, and butter, then bakes the dish until golden brown.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Soufflé Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

To sweeten sweet potatoes, Sunny Anderson makes a simple syrup from brown sugar, butter, and water.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Sweet Potato and Dried Apricot Casserole

Anne Burrell roasts sweet potatoes, then adds dried apricots, honey, cinnamon, orange zest, and orange juice. Top with crunchy oatmeal for a delicious entree and dessert all in one.

Recipe: Sweet Potato and Dried Apricot Casserole

Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic

Roasted garlic transforms the flavor of Ree's mashed potatoes. Cream cheese makes them rich and fluffy, while balancing the garlic flavor.

Recipe: Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic

Mashed potatoes with cheese and green onions

Rachel's puree is ready in less than 20 minutes. It's simple enough that you can ask the kids to help.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with cheese and green onions

Mashed potatoes

For a finishing touch, grate fresh nutmeg over this puree just before serving.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes

Mashed red potatoes with garlic

Sunny leaves the skins on her red potatoes and mashes them with sour cream, butter, and garlic. The skins add a beautiful color and texture to the dish.

Recipe: Mashed red potatoes with garlic

Potato tart with bacon

Add a touch of French flair to your holiday table by serving Melissa's Parisian tart. Loaded with bacon and Gruyère cheese, it's sophisticated enough to take pride of place on the table.

Recipe: Potato tart with bacon

Celery root and potato puree

Gnarled celery root is transformed into a delicate puree, livening up a familiar potato dish. Using a vegetable grinder will help achieve the perfect texture.

Recipe: Celery root and potato puree

Rosemary Baked Potatoes

Ina's baked potatoes are soft and crispy. For the perfect texture, toss the potatoes with olive oil and bake at a high temperature for about an hour.

Recipe: Rosemary Baked Potatoes

Baked mashed potatoes

For an especially creamy texture and vibrant flavor, Ree mixes soft cream cheese into the puree and then bakes it in the oven.

Recipe: Baked mashed potatoes

Creamy mashed potatoes

Ann makes traditional mashed potatoes, a staple Thanksgiving dish. The dish gets its classic flavor and silky texture from garlic, heavy cream, and butter.

Recipe: Creamy mashed potatoes

Twice baked potatoes

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to indulge in Trisha's baked potato, topped with a rich cheese, green onions, sour cream, and crispy bacon bits.

Recipe: Twice baked potatoes

Baked Fingerling Potatoes

To celebrate the fall season, Sunny bakes fingerling potatoes seasoned with sage and garlic.

Recipe: Baked Fingerling Potatoes

Vegan Potato Gratin

Nutritional yeast, grown in molasses and then dried, imparts a cheesy, nutty flavor (and also enriches with vitamin B12). Silken tofu and tender new potatoes provide a dairy-free creaminess, while sautéed onions add a rich flavor.

Recipe: Vegan Potato Gratin

Sweet mashed potatoes

No need to choose between traditional mashed potatoes and sweet potato mashed potatoes. Mash Yukon Gold potatoes with sour cream and cream, and in a separate bowl, mash sweet potatoes with brown sugar and cayenne pepper. Then combine the two mashed potatoes.

Recipe: Sweet mashed potatoes

Mashed potatoes with green butter

Instead of boiling in water, cut the potatoes into 2.5 cm pieces and simmer them in milk with salt and bay leaf at a low simmer. Pat the potatoes dry and mash them, then add the milk to the mashed potatoes after cooking for a smooth consistency.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with green butter

Mashed potatoes with garlic butter

Instead of traditional mashed potatoes, make mashed red potatoes. They don't even need to be peeled, and you don't need to chop the garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Season the olive oil with crushed garlic, lemon zest, and herbs to infuse the potatoes with vibrant flavor before mashing.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with garlic butter

Root vegetable puree

"This is a delicious alternative to standard mashed potatoes," says Michael Symon. "You don't even need cream: just add salt and butter to the cooked vegetables."

Recipe: Root vegetable puree

Mashed potatoes with cheese and baked garlic

In addition to milk, mascarpone cheese gives this garlicky puree a creamy texture that contrasts with the crisp Parmesan.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with cheese and baked garlic

Sweet potato puree with a smoky flavor

Ina makes classic sweet potato mash even more flavorful by using chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. The savory flavor is balanced by maple syrup.

Recipe: Sweet potato puree with a smoky flavor

Sweet Potato Puree with Bacon

The more bacon, the better. The crispy bits add a salty note to the sweet side dish.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Puree with Bacon

Mashed potatoes with fried leeks

Wash the leeks thoroughly to ensure the puree remains very tender. Before adding the onions to the potatoes, peel them thoroughly, as dirt and sand can get stuck between the layers.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with fried leeks

Creamy mashed potatoes baked with shallots

Ree's creamy purée is topped with lightly fried shallots, which add a mild onion flavor and crunch to the dish.

Recipe: Creamy mashed potatoes baked with shallots

Mashed potatoes with cheese and bacon

This side dish is a mashed version of potato skins. Crispy bacon and melted cheese infuse the dish with a wonderful flavor that will definitely leave you wanting more.

Recipe: Mashed potatoes with cheese and bacon

Sweet potato puree with caramelized nuts

Sweet potatoes and pecans are traditional ingredients on the fall holiday table, and they come together in this dish. Guests will appreciate the crunchy flavor the nuts add to this mashed potato.

Recipe: Sweet potato puree with caramelized nuts

Puree of seasonal root vegetables

Puree the potatoes, celery root, and parsnips in a food processor until silky smooth. Add another layer of flavor by sprinkling with ground nutmeg.

Recipe: Puree of seasonal root vegetables

Root Vegetable Gratin

Try something new: Ina's potato, sweet potato, and celery root gratin. Add plenty of cheese and crumbled breadcrumbs, and it's sure to be a hit.

Recipe: Root Vegetable Gratin