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Potato Side Dishes

Mashed, gratinéed, fried, and smashed potatoes offer different ways to complete a meal. Lemon-garlic mash and layered potato preparations show how the same ingredient can change texture through the method.

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  • Parmesan & Garlic Fries

    Parmesan & Garlic Fries

    I found an even tastier way to eat fries! The addition of Parmesan and garlic makes this side dish simple irresistible. Ingredients 5 cups frozen French-fried potatoes 2…

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  • Smiley Fries

    Smiley Fries

    It’s impossible not to get overwhelmed with joy when looking at these lil guys’ happy faces. They’re just so darn cute. With a few ingredients you can make…

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  • Mashed Potatoes with Greens

    Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened and divided 6 cups shredded kale, chard, cabbage, or other leafy greens 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, white and light green parts…

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  • Deviled Potatoes

    Ingredients 14 petite red or yellow oval-shaped potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb.) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sweet-hot pickle relish…

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  • Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake

    Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake

    Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake gets a spicy kick with the addition of chorizo sausage, green chiles, and pepper Jack cheese. Mashed potatoes will never be boring again!…

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  • Mashed Potato Bakes

    Mashed Potato Bakes

    Mix up your mashed potatoes routine by trying one of these 5 delicious variations. Tasty additions like caramelized onions and chorizo sausage will make these mashed potatoes a…

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  • Roasted Garlic Duchess Potatoes

    Want to make a fancy presentation and don’t have a pastry bag? A 1-gallon zip-top plastic freezer bag will do the trick. Simply snip a small hole in…

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  • How to Make Roasted Potatoes Crisper

    Parboiling potatoes and roughening their surfaces can create a crisp crust. The balance matters: the pieces should soften at the edges while remaining intact. Parboil to the right…

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  • Cheesy Ritz Potato Balls

    Cheesy Ritz Potato Balls

    Ingredients 1 cup cooled mashed potatoes 1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated onions 1 egg, beaten 40 Ritz Crackers, finely crushed, divided 2 cups…

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  • Bloomin’ Baked Potato

    Bloomin’ Baked Potato

    Ingredients 2 potatoes 1/2  cup olive oil Sea salt (or other coarse salt) 4 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons bacon bits Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees.…

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