I have a confession. Once the holiday season rolls in, my brain basically turns into one big potato. I want them mashed, roasted, cheesy, crispy, and everything in between. So I rounded up 25 of my favorite Thanksgiving potato recipes to help you build the most delicious holiday spread.
1. Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
If you need a side dish that shows up without any fuss, this casserole is it. Every single bite is packed with smoky bacon, tangy sour cream, and ooey gooey melted cheese. It's like your favorite loaded baked potato decided to get cozy in a casserole dish. I promise this one will disappear fast.
2. Garlic and Chive Mashed Potatoes
Sometimes the simplest things really are the best. You only need a few ingredients and about thirty minutes to make mashed potatoes that taste like they came from a fancy restaurant. Serve them up next to turkey and gravy and you have a perfect holiday plate.
3. Twice Baked Potatoes
These twice baked spuds are the kind of party food that makes people beg for the recipe. They take a little time, but the prep is super simple since most of that time is just oven baking. You get buttery potato, tangy sour cream, and crispy bacon all in one incredible bite.
4. Loaded Baked Potato Casserole
You need to try this baked potato casserole at least once in your life. Crispy bacon, creamy sour cream, and tender potatoes all come together for one marvelous mouthful. It's easy enough to whip up for a weeknight dinner or as a last minute addition to your holiday table.
5. Australian Cheesy Potato Bake
Craving a little taste of down under? Treat yourself to this Australian cheesy potato bake. It's an easy dish that combines potatoes, onion, garlic, cream, and cheese. These simple ingredients come together to make a magical casserole that will knock your socks off.
6. Pan-Fried Potatoes and Onions
Whether you need a Thanksgiving side or something for brunch, this recipe has you covered. Every bite of these pan fried potatoes and onions is savory, tender, and melts right in your mouth. It's a versatile little dish that will treat you well all season long.
7. Hasselback Potatoes
You really cannot go wrong with Hasselback potatoes. They look like they belong on a restaurant menu, but they are actually super straightforward. You just slice the spuds, drizzle them with a butter mixture, and bake.
8. Garlic Parmesan Duchess Potatoes
This might be the prettiest way to serve a potato. The dish looks incredibly fancy, but I promise it's actually pretty easy. If you have ever piped frosting, you are already halfway to mastering these.
9. Easy Old-Fashioned Creamed Potatoes
These old fashioned creamed potatoes are simple but feel really special on a holiday table. They are rich, silky, and satisfying with just a hint of smoky paprika in every bite. You only need fifteen minutes to get them on the table, which makes them perfect for a last minute menu save.
10. Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Rosemary and potatoes just belong together, kind of like peanut butter and jelly. There is something so warm and comforting about this classic flavor pairing. If you get it, you get it, and you are going to love this recipe.
11. Loaded Twice-Baked Red Potatoes
What is better than twice baked potatoes? Tiny twice baked potatoes, obviously. They are insanely cute and work perfectly as finger food for holiday parties. Pop one in your mouth and you get an instant burst of creamy, savory goodness.
12. Ultra-Crispy Smashed Potatoes
This might be the smartest way to use a potato. You just boil them, smash them, bake them, and drizzle them. That is the whole game plan. Once you try one of these crispy little bites of heaven, you will want to make them for every single gathering.
13. Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes
It truly does not get easier than this. These oven roasted potatoes are so foolproof that even a total beginner can nail them. Just chop them up, toss them with seasoning, and let the oven do all the hard work.
14. Potatoes Au Gratin
This is a fan favorite at my own Thanksgiving table every single year. I usually bring home an empty dish and a lot of compliments. A mix of Gruyere and cheddar gives it that wonderfully smoky depth of flavor that keeps everyone coming back for more.
15. Mashed Potato Puffs
These bite sized potato puffs are a brilliant way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They work beautifully as a party appetizer, a side dish, or even a late night snack. The recipe comes together quickly and the results are totally worth it.
16. Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
Okay, cheese, bacon, ranch, and potatoes all in one place? These are basically the four major food groups if you ask me. When they come together you get a side dish that is bursting with flavor and absolutely impossible to resist.
17. Easy Cottage Potatoes
These easy cottage potatoes are about to become your new obsession. If you love a good casserole, this is the recipe you have been waiting for. It's incredibly simple to throw together, but the flavor will absolutely blow you away.
18. Potato Dinner Rolls
I think rolls can truly make or break a Thanksgiving dinner. You can always tell when the bread was just an afterthought. When they are good, you know the rest of the meal is going to be delicious. Make a batch of these potato dinner rolls and you will be in great shape.
19. Amish Potato Stuffing
If comfort food had a champion, this Amish potato stuffing might take the crown. You have mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies, crispy breadcrumbs, and savory sage all hanging out together. Do not skimp on the gravy at the end. It pulls the whole beautiful thing together.
20. Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Muffins
Here is another scrumptious snack that will make you very happy. Mix your leftover mashed potatoes with cheddar, chives, and an egg. Pop them in the oven for about a half hour and they are ready to enjoy.
21. Loaded Baked Potato Bites
These little bites are the perfect pre dinner snack for Thanksgiving. Just sauté some sliced spuds, melt cheese over the top, and add your favorite garnishes. They come together so fast you will be snacking in no time.
22. Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
These might look like ordinary mashed potatoes, but the flavor is truly out of this world. You only need one simple ingredient to elevate this comfort food. Adding a hearty helping of sour cream gives the fluffy mash a unique and wonderful tanginess.
23. Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Have you ever snuck cream cheese into your mashed potatoes? If not, I need you to fix that immediately. This little trick gives you the creamiest, most melt in your mouth side dish imaginable. Just make your potatoes the way you normally do and stir in a big scoop of cream cheese while you mash.
24. Scored Seasoned Baked Potatoes
If plain baked potatoes do not excite you, this little trick might change everything. Scoring your spuds before roasting helps the flavor travel deeper into the flesh. That means you do not have to pile on a mountain of toppings to get a delicious bite.
25. Crockpot Baked Potatoes
If turning on the oven feels like too much effort, I have the perfect solution for you. You can bake your potatoes right in the Crockpot and free up that precious oven space. Just note that this method takes a long time, up to eight hours.