30+ Best Potato Side Dishes for Starchy Goodness

We can't think of a better side dish for your Super Bowl spread. Of course, potato skins are just as delicious throughout the year, too. Fill them with cheese, bacon, and sour cream, then serve them with a hearty chili, roast chicken, or steak.

Get Ree's Potato Skins recipe.

SHOP SHEET PANS

Loaded baked potatoes meets creamy potato salad in this fun cookout mash-up. The make-ahead salad piles on the flavor with sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, sour cream, and ranch seasoning.

Get the Loaded Baked Potato Salad recipe.

You would never believe that something so luxurious would require little to no hands-on cooking. That's all thanks to the slow cooker! But don't worry, you'll still get a creamy, cheesy potato recipe that everyone will love.

Get the Crock-Pot Scalloped Potatoes recipe.

Sometimes, potatoes need a little added pop to give them the flavor they deserve. For instance, these mashed potatoes are made with pepper jack cheese, chili powder, and cayenne for an added kick.

Get Ree's Pepper Jack Mashed Potatoes recipe.

These steak fries are made with thick russet potato wedges. Coat them in parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then stick them in the air fryer to get nice and crispy.

Get the Air Fryer Parmesan Steak Fries recipe.

SHOP AIR FRYERS

This twist on potatoes au gratin is just as creamy and delicious. Plus, the added chives give it a nice pop of herbs and color.

Get Ree's Creamy Potatoes with Chives recipe.

Ever wonder how to get extra crispy skin and tender fluffy insides on your baked potatoes? It's simple, don't bake them! Just make them in your air fryer, then top them with a generous pat of butter.

Get the Air Fryer Baked Potatoes recipe.

Sizzling red potatoes, onions, and peppers—is there anything better for serving alongside your eggs and bacon? Ree's version is an all-time favorite thanks to garlic, cayenne, and seasoned salt.

Get Ree's Breakfast Potatoes recipe.

Here's a great way to repurpose one potato side (mashed potatoes) into another potato side that's entirely different: crispy potato pancakes! They're soft on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and delicious when served with sour cream.

Get the Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes recipe.

This classic cookout side dish is actually best when made ahead. It gives the flavors time to meld and makes it easy to bring to your neighborhood potluck.

Get the Southern Potato Salad recipe.

SHOP BOWLS

This twist on twice-baked potatoes turns the comfort food favorite into a bite-sized treat. Each slice is creamy, cheesy, and comforting. Plus, they're great for serving a crowd.

Get Ree's Slice-Baked Potatoes recipe.

Once you've tried Ree's method for creamy, dreamy mashed potatoes, you'll never look back. They can even be made ahead of time—and did we mention how dreamy they are?

Get Ree's Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe.

This dish is basically just a giant hash brown. With it's crispy exterior and fluffy potato center, it's the ultimate side for your breakfast eggs.

Get the Potato Galette recipe.

The air fryer does it again! It can cook up your potatoes in less than 25 minutes and it comes out extra crispy every time.

Get the Air Fryer Potatoes recipe.

Boiling your potatoes before throwing them on the grill allows the spuds to get nice and tender. And grilling them on skewers helps prevent them from rolling around. Serve this dish up with grilled steak, chicken, or fish.

Get the Grilled Potatoes recipe.

SHOP SKEWERS

"Au gratin" sounds fancy but it's surprisingly simple when you think about. After all, it's just potatoes, cream sauce, and cheese.

Get Ree's Perfect Potatoes au Gratin recipe.

Some potato salads have a reputation for being, well, beige and bland. But not this colorful potato salad! It's perfect for adding a pop of color and flavor to your table.

Get Ree's Green Goddess Potato Salad recipe.

It might take a little extra time and effort to bake these potatoes twice, but it's totally worth it! The creamy side is a family favorite.

Get Ree's Twice-Baked Potatoes recipe.

Ree says this potato side dish is a "lovely twist on the tired old baked potato." It's crispy, flavorful, and perfect alongside your favorite steak.

Get Ree's Crash Hot Potatoes recipe.

This recipe has it all: creamy potatoes, lots of butter, and a quick cook-time! For spicy kick, add fresh ground pepper on top.

Get Ree's Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe.

SHOP INSTANT POTS