10 Potato Side Dishes So Yummy, You’ll Forget About the Main

Whatever type of gathering or holiday you attend, making a potato side is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

This collection of mouthwatering potato side dishes includes an easy twice baked mashed potato casserole, cheesy scalloped potatoes, classic potato salad, roasted Dijon dill potatoes, and more.

One thing is for sure: however they’re prepared, potatoes are always a delicious option!

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Twice Baked Mashed Potatoe Casserole

Twice baked potatoes topped with cheese in dish. — Photo Credit: Spoonful of Flavor

Ultra cheesy and loaded with bacon, this twice baked mashed potato casserole will have everyone devouring every last bite. You can easily make this dish the day before, which is always a good option.

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Scalloped Potatoes

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This scalloped potato dish is creamy and delicious and made with three types of cheese, including gouda, cheddar, and Parmesan.

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

One of the most popular Thanksgiving sides, this sweet potato casserole will be your new favorite.

You can make this casserole up to two days ahead, making Thanksgiving day less hectic.

Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

Potato Pancakes

Perfectly golden, these pan-fried potato pancakes will have everyone returning for more. The addition of onions makes these potato pancakes incredibly flavorful.

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Skip the restaurant and get perfectly crispy and yummy fries every time at home using the air fryer.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

These aren’t your basic mashed potatoes; they’re filled with brown butter, fresh garlic, chives, and more. Plus, they only take 10 minutes to prep.

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Roasted Dijon Dill Potatoes

Roasted potatoes in white dish. — Photo Credit: The Creative Bite

These roasted potatoes, made with Dijon mustard, come out crispy and are seasoned with fresh dill.

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Southern Potato Salad

Potato salad in a white bowl with an American pin. — Photo Credit: Grits and Pinecones

This old-fashioned Southern potato salad will give you instant nostalgia because it’ll remind you of the recipe your grandma or mom used to make.

Everyone will be raving about this potato salad and want to know the recipe.

Get the Recipe: Southern Potato Salad

Funeral Potatoes

This classic casserole combines frozen diced hashbrowns, Ritz crackers, cornflakes, and cream of chicken soup to make the perfect side dish for any occasion.

Get the Recipe: Funeral Potatoes