There are a number of different ways to prepare potatoes, among them Baked, Mashed, Roasted, Potato Salad, Au Gratin, and Scalloped. Find videos below on a few of the most popular ways to cook potatoes.
Potatoes for recipes like fries, mashed, roasted, etc. can be cut and soaked in water up to two days before. Rinsing the potatoes before cooking helps remove excess starch which can improve the texture and mouthfeel of many potato dishes.
The simplest way to cook potatoes fast is to cut them into smaller pieces. For fast mashed potatoes, for example, rather than boiling the whole potato, cut potatoes into quarters.
Want your potatoes to cook faster? Steaming them cooks them even faster. Place potatoes into a pot with a steamer insert and enough water to reach the bottom of the potatoes. Place a lid on top and turn the heat to medium-high. The steam gets hotter than boiling in water, allowing the potatoes to cook faster. After about 15-20 minutes the potatoes should be fork-tender and ready for mashed potatoes.
Have you ever wanted to know how to get that perfect steakhouse baked potato? A crispy exterior, a light and fluffy interior.
The kind of potato that steams the moment you pierce a fork into the crackling skin. Speckled with grains of salt and kissed with just a touch of sweet butter, this luscious preparation of America’s favorite vegetable will be a crowd pleaser time and time again. Whether it’s a simple Tuesday night or you have some steaks hot off the grill, this recipe will be all you need to enjoy the perfect baked potato. To learn more, explore our comprehensive guide on baked potatoes which includes the best-baked potato recipes, how to select the right potatoes, storing potatoes, and other ways to prepare baked potatoes.
Whip up perfection, with these light and airy mashed potatoes, perfect for any occasion.
Mashed potatoes are deceivingly simple, and a mainstay on any holiday table or a side to simple Sunday suppers. But how do you achieve mashed potato nirvana? With these easy to follow steps, your friends and family will be wondering what you did to make these incredible mashed potatoes. But be warned you will from here on out be asked to make mashed potatoes for every potluck. To learn more, explore our comprehensive guide on mashed potatoes which includes the best-mashed potato recipes, why you should invest in a potato ricer, how to select the right potatoes, mashed potato add on’s, and other ways to prepare mashed potatoes.
Looking for an easy way to crispy up spuds for a perfect side dish?
Perhaps you want to load the tops of these with incredible toppings for a full meal. Nailing the crispy exterior is the best thing about roasting potatoes, and we are going to show you how to do just that. These are crispy on the outside, bursting with flavor on the inside and they provide that wonderful contrast between crunchy and creamy. To learn more, explore our comprehensive guide on roasted potatoes which includes the best-roasted potato recipes, how to select the right potatoes, to peel or not to peel, and other ways to prepare roasted potatoes.
From Germany to Korea, from Japan to the U.S. potato salads make for a great accompaniment to many family gatherings.
Different potatoes have different properties. Similar to pairing pasta to the type of sauce, you will want to pair the right type of potato with the type of dressing. Dressings for potato salads can vary greatly, however they are usually divided between creamy dressings (mayo-based) and oil/vinegar-based dressings. Mostly potato salads are served cold, but some are served warm such as German-style potato salad. Below is a recipe video of how to create the perfect potato salad. To learn more, explore our comprehensive guide on potato salad which includes the best potato salad recipes, how to select the right potatoes, to peel or not to peel, and other ways to prepare potatoes for potato salad recipes.
Potatoes Au Gratin is a French classic recipe, perfect served in colder weather as a side dish.
It has a delicious, fondant base made with thinly sliced potatoes, covered in cream, which creates the most delectable crusty and golden topping once baked! Explore additional Au Gratin recipes.
Bring elegance to your table with these irresistible scalloped potatoes, layered with a creamy besciamella sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese, and baked until bubbly and perfectly soft.
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These salt crusted baked potatoes with roasted garlic & rosemary butter are anything but basic. Simple and easy, yes! But elevated too, thanks to a couple of baking tricks and an amazing compound butter that melts all over the fluffy insides of a perfectly baked russet potato!
Ready Time: 50minLearn how to cook the perfect baked potatoes every time with this easy recipe. No hassle required! Top with a dab of dairy-free butter for ultimate flavor.
Ready Time: 50minBBQ Bacon Baked Potato is a convenient, easy-to-make side dish that looks more impressive than it ought to!
Ready Time: 65minSwitch up your taco night with these wholesome Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes! Use leftover baked potatoes to whip up this flavorful dinner.
Ready Time: 50minYellow Mashed Potatoes are fluffy and creamy, with the addition of cream cheese, butter, and milk. Perfect for any side!
Ready Time: 35minThis simple vegetarian mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy recipe gets a flavorful boost from a splash of Guinness.
Ready Time: 45minSlow Cooker Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes are creamy yellow mashed potatoes with the delicious flavors of garlic, rosemary, and tangy buttermilk.
Ready Time: 360minIn this spin on Mashed Potatoes, the dish is elevated with creamy and flavorful Boursin cheese and fresh herbs. The potatoes are made even more luxurious by whipping them in a stand mixture to create an ethereal texture.
Ready Time: 65minBite-sized potatoes roasted them tossed with Parmesan cheese, bacon, scallions and ranch, delicious!
Ready Time: 30minCrisp, colorful potatoes complemented by a flavorful garlic dip.
Ready Time: 55minSimple oven roasted rosemary potatoes with crispy outsides and fluffy, tender insides are a delicious, easy side dish to go with any dinner! (gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free)
Ready Time: 25minThese gluten-free crispy Oven Roasted Horseradish Dijon Potatoes are a tasty and convenient side dish. Made with just a few ingredients, you won't believe how delicious they are!
Ready Time: 55minCrisp bacon and zesty Dijon mustard are tossed with sliced red potatoes and fresh herbs. A fantastic old-world classic that your friends and family will crave.
Ready Time: 40minA light rendition of potato salad and a perfect pairing for grilled entrees such as chicken or fish. Bright herbs like mint and chives are mixed with white potatoes, cucumbers, lemon, and radishes for a delightful departure from the classic version we have all come to love.
Ready Time: 35minFresh, delicious and ready in 35 minutes this Smoked Salmon Potato Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing is sure to please.
The pop of pesto (typically made from a combination of crushed pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, olive oil, and basil leaves), Parmesan and pepper seasoning to the grilled red potatoes, this salad can conveniently be prepared with only a couple of bowls, a gas grilled and a microwave. Your guests will devour this dish faster than you can say, "Pass the Pesto Potato Salad, pretty please."
Ready Time: 40minLoaded with nutrients, this gratin is made of warm kale, apples, and the versatile potato.
Potatoes Au Gratin is a French classic recipe, perfect served in colder weather as a side dish. It has a delicious, fondant base made with thinly sliced potatoes, covered in cream, which creates the most delectable crusty and golden topping once baked!
Ready Time: 80minWith a rich sauce, crisp golden crust and a layer of creamed kale, this twist on au gratin potatoes is surprisingly simple. It's assembled and baked in just one pan and can be made ahead and baked just before serving.
Ready Time: 105minThis gratin puts a twist on the traditional by incorporating fresh herbs, mushrooms, almonds and four types of cheese layered alongside the Russet potatoes.
Ready Time: 55minBring elegance to your table with these irresistible scalloped potatoes, layered with a creamy besciamella sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese and baked until bubbly and perfectly soft.
Ready Time: 90minSliced red potatoes are smothered in a rich white cheddar sauce and baked with a crispy buttery topping to make this delicious scalloped potato recipe.
Ready Time: 60minSchool District: Garland ISD High School
Operator: Chef Anna Smith
Scalloped potatoes with ham—easy to make and delicious!
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