Are you a potato lover? Then you're in for a treat! Potatoes are more than just a familiar comfort food — they’re the main attraction! But you don’t have to stick to the same (but well-loved recipes) that you usually do; maybe it’s time you try something new!
From warming, hearty dishes that fill your home with delightful aromas to unique creations that surprise you, there's no end to what you can do with potatoes. And with this being the end of Potato Lovers Month, we thought we’d put together some tater-tastic recipes that’ll delight your taste-spuds (see what we did there?) any day of the year!
Who knows, you might find your new favorite!
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A-peeling Apps & Sides
Potatoes come in many forms but are especially tasty as appetizers and sides! So, if you like a hint of potato-ey goodness on your dinner plate, these recipes will do the trick!
- Barbecue-Spiced Potato Chips: Elevate your snack game with these homemade potato chips, featuring a unique pre-soak for ultra-crispiness and a bold barbecue spice blend that's irresistibly flavorful. Take that store-bought chips!
- Cheese Fries: Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these cheese fries, featuring a homemade three-cheese sauce enriched with crispy bacon and a tangy touch of pickles. Regular fries, who?
- Bollitos de Papa y Elote: Experience a delightful fusion of flavors with these potato elote bites! The spiced corn filling wrapped in mashed potatoes, deep-fried to golden perfection, is the creative dish you’ve been missing!
- Mashed-Potato Spring Rolls: Reinvent your leftovers with these spring rolls! This unique twist takes creamy mashed potatoes and crisp green beans, wraps them in bread, and fries them to perfection — it’s so good!
- Spanakopita Mashed Potatoes: Transform your side dish into a flavorful delight with these mashed potatoes infused with fresh spinach and tangy feta cheese.
- Overstuffed Twice-Baked Potatoes: Baked potatoes are good, but what about twice-baked potatoes that are overstuffed? These are magic, brimming with bacon, cheddar, and sour cream baked to melty perfection!
Tater-riffic Mornings
You might not think potatoes for breakfast is a good idea, but you’d be wrong! From potato pancakes to a breakfast pizza, it’s incredible how potatoes can enhance the first meal of the day!
- Mashed Potato Pancakes: Turn your leftover mashed potatoes into a crispy, cheesy delight with these easy-to-make pancakes, perfect for breakfast, dinner, or snack time. They're a tasty way to give your spuds a second life!
- Breakfast Sweet Potatoes: Who says sweet potatoes are just for dinner? Start your day with these baked beauties topped with Greek yogurt, apples, and a drizzle of maple syrup for a sweet and satisfying breakfast twist.
- Chiles Rellenos Breakfast Bake: Kickstart your day with this zesty breakfast bake, where hash browns, green chiles, and sausage meet under a blanket of eggs and cheese for delicious eats!
- Sausage and Hashbrown Breakfast Pizza: Who says pizza can't be for breakfast? This breakfast pizza brings together crispy hash browns, savory sausage, and melted cheese on a crescent roll crust for a fun and tasty start to your day.
The Main Spudlight
Sometimes, in colder weather, a warm and hearty dish is just the thing — especially when it’s filled with potatoes, just like these recipes!
- Irish Nachos: Get ready for a game-changer in snack time with these Irish nachos. Crispy potato slices take the stage, topped with heaps of melted cheese and bacon, making every bite a crunchy, cheesy delight!
- Vada Pav (Potato Fritter Sandwich): It's like a burger with a twist! This vada pav, a Mumbai street food favorite, packs a spiced potato fritter in a bun layered with zesty chutneys for a sandwich that's both comforting and excitingly different.
- Pesto Pizza Baked Potatoes: Who knew a baked potato could taste like pizza? Topped with marinara, gooey mozzarella, and a swirl of pesto, these baked potatoes turn a classic dish into a pizza lover's dream.
- Campfire Hash: Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts or anyone craving a rustic touch, this campfire hash combines smoky sausage, hearty potatoes, and sweet corn for a simple yet satisfying meal like a cozy campfire gathering on a plate.
- Steakhouse Mashed Potato Bowls: Treat yourself to a steakhouse experience at home with these mashed potato bowls! The creamy layers of mashed potatoes and juicy steak slices, topped off with fresh salad bits and crispy onions, bring that restaurant quality you crave!
- Creamy Hash Brown Casserole: It's like a hug in a dish! This casserole combines hash browns with creamy, melty cheese and a crispy topping, making it the ultimate comfort food for family dinners or potluck gatherings.
- Loaded Potato Soup: On cold nights, a good bowl of soup makes everything better, and this loaded potato soup is no different! The creamy soup base topped with crispy bacon, melty cheese, and a dollop of sour cream is just the remedy for those winter blues!
- Cowboy Casserole: Tater tots as a main dish? Count us in! With this cowboy casserole loaded with beef, bacon, loads of cheese, and crispy tater tots, your taste buds will yell, ' Yee-haw!
Potato Lovers, Unite!
There you have it — cozy bakes, hearty breakfasts, and more to excite your potato-loving joy! You might be surprised at what dish is your favorite. But if your current cooking station just isn’t getting those bakes right, it might not be the recipe — it might be your appliances! At Mauston Furniture & Appliance, we have the top brand-name cooking appliances in matching finishes to make your kitchen sparkle and every dish sizzle to perfection!
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