Source: Azurita, AdobeStock Potatoes are undeniably the most popular side dish worldwide. Of course, you can simply boil or fry them, but there are many more interesting options. We've compiled a selection of the most delicious recipes for you – these potato side dishes pair well with any meat, poultry, or fish!
1. Mashed Potatoes with Spinach
Source: mirtesen.ruMuch more original than regular mashed potatoes – thanks to its vibrant green hue.
You will need: 2 kg potatoes, 50 g butter, 100 g spinach, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until tender. Pour the remaining potato cooking water over the spinach for a few minutes, then blend it with 1/2 cup of the same water. Mash the potatoes with butter and spinach. Season to taste.
2. Country-Style Potatoes
Source: pinterest.comA classic side dish that pairs perfectly with any sauce.
You will need: 500 g new potatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp olive oil, 10 g dill, 10 g parsley, 2 g each of salt, ground black pepper, and paprika.
Preparation: Wash the potatoes, cut them into wedges, parboil for 2 minutes in boiling water, drain, and cool slightly. Mix with olive oil, spices, minced garlic, and herbs. Let sit for 10 minutes, then spread in a single layer on parchment paper and bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
3. Boiled Potatoes Baked in the Oven
Source: karamelcafe.ruAfter baking, the potatoes become even tastier and more tender, with a golden crust.
You will need: 1 kg small potatoes, 5 tsp butter, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Wash the potatoes with a brush, cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 15-20 minutes over medium heat. Drain the water, lightly crush each potato, and place them in a baking dish. Add a little butter with herbs to each potato, and you can also sprinkle with grated cheese. Season to taste and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 220 degrees Celsius.
4. Potatoes with Chanterelles
Source: vsegdavkusno.ruFor a change, we suggest moving away from the usual button mushrooms.
You will need: 4-5 potatoes, 500 g chanterelle mushrooms, 1 onion, spices.
Preparation: Boil chanterelles for 15 minutes in boiling water. Finely chop the onion, fry until translucent, add the mushrooms, and fry for another 5 minutes. Add thinly sliced potatoes, stir, and cook for 15-20 minutes with the lid on, stirring occasionally. Add spices to taste.
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5. Potatoes with Mayonnaise in the Oven
Source: rutube.ruMayonnaise gives the side dish a very beautiful and golden crust.
You will need: 400 g potatoes, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 clove garlic, spices.
Preparation: Mix mayonnaise, crushed garlic, and spices. Slice the potatoes thinly, mix them with mayonnaise, and place in a baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Baked Mashed Potatoes
Source: pro-kartoshku.ruPipe it into beautiful mounds using different pastry bag tips.
You will need: 600 g potatoes, 60 g butter, 80 g hard cheese, 1 egg, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until tender and mash them with butter. Add grated cheese and mix. Add spices and egg, mix again, and transfer the mashed potatoes to a pastry bag. Pipe it beautifully onto parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
7. Stewed Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
Source: pinterest.comThis potato in tomato sauce, loved by many since childhood.
You will need: 800 g potatoes, 1 tsp tomato paste, 3 tomatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 clove garlic, spices, 150 ml water.
Preparation: Cut potatoes into small cubes and boil until tender. Reserve half of the cooking liquid.
Grate the carrot, finely chop the onion, and fry until soft. Add peeled and chopped tomatoes, pour in water, add tomato paste and spices, and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Add garlic. Add the fried vegetables to the potatoes, pour in half of the reserved cooking liquid, and simmer for 5 minutes over low heat.
8. Potatoes with Vegetables in Pots
Source: duetdom.ruDishes cooked in pots always have a special taste and aroma.
You will need: 4 potatoes, 1 zucchini, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 2 tomatoes, 1 onion, 200 ml broth, 50 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop the potatoes and vegetables, place them in pots, and add spices, butter, and a little broth or water. Bake the pots in the oven for 35-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Fried Potatoes in Sour Cream
Source: pinterest.comWe recommend sprinkling the finished side dish with fresh chopped herbs.
You will need: 700 g potatoes, 100 ml sour cream, 60 ml water, spices.
Preparation: Peel, thinly slice, and thoroughly rinse the potatoes several times. Pat dry with a towel and fry in a heated pan over medium heat until golden brown. Mix sour cream, water, and spices. Pour this mixture over the potatoes and simmer for another 10 minutes over low heat.
10. Potato Pai
Source: postila.ru An interesting alternative to French fries for lovers of crispy side dishes.
You will need: 500 g potatoes, 1 tsp salt, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Grate peeled potatoes on a special grater or slice very thinly to create matchsticks. Rinse thoroughly to remove starch until the water runs clear. Pat the potatoes dry on a paper towel and fry in batches in a deep fryer with plenty of oil. Season the cooked potatoes with salt to taste.
11. Potatoes with Egg in the Oven
Source: dzen.ru The simplest potato casserole for a quick meal – minimal effort and cost.
You will need: 1 kg potatoes, 4 eggs, spices.
Preparation: Peel, thinly slice, and cover the potatoes with water. Bring to a boil, cook for 1 minute, and drain in a colander. Then pat dry slightly, mix with spices, place in a baking dish, and bake for half an hour in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius. Whisk the eggs, pour them over the potatoes, and return to the oven for another 7-10 minutes.
12. Caramelized Potatoes with Prunes
Source: pinterest.comTry this recipe if you're craving something new!
You will need: 600 g potatoes, 60 g prunes, 50 ml olive oil, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Peel the potatoes, parboil them, and cut into large pieces. Soak prunes in hot water for 10 minutes, drain, and chop. Place everything in a baking dish, drizzle with oil, season, and bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Melt sugar over medium heat in a dry pan. When the caramel darkens, add the potatoes with prunes, add lemon juice, stir, and heat everything together briefly.
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13. Baked Potatoes with Tomatoes and Cheese
Source: ld7.ruChoose any cheese you like – mozzarella, suluguni, Parmesan, or another.
You will need: 1 kg potatoes, 4 tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp Herbes de Provence, 200 g hard cheese, 300 g sour cream, 200 ml milk, 20 g butter.
Preparation: Rub a baking dish with garlic, grease with butter, and layer half of the thinly sliced potatoes. Mix milk, sour cream, and spices. Pour half of this mixture over the potatoes.
Layer the remaining potatoes, pour over the rest of the mixture, and arrange tomato slices. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake the dish in the oven for 40-45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. For the first half hour – bake everything covered with foil.
14. Grated Potato Casserole
Source: dvoyni.ruAn interesting use for familiar ingredients – definitely give it a try.
You will need: 1 kg potatoes, 150 g hard cheese, 2 eggs, 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 3 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Grate the cheese on a coarse grater. Mix half of the cheese with one egg, and the other half with the second egg, mayonnaise, and minced garlic. Grate the peeled potatoes and mix them with the second half of the cheese. Place everything in a baking dish, and top with the remaining cheese and egg mixture. Bake the casserole in the oven for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Accordion Potatoes with Tomatoes
Source: mirtesen.ru If desired, you can use other fillings instead of tomatoes.
You will need: 250 g potatoes, 90 g tomatoes, 40 g grated cheese, 1 clove garlic, Herbes de Provence, spices, olive oil.
Preparation: Peel and slice the potatoes accordion-style, not cutting all the way through. Season and insert thin tomato slices into the cuts. Mix 2 tablespoons of oil, Herbes de Provence, garlic, and spices to taste, and brush over the potatoes. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
16. Potato Gratin
Source: dzen.ruNo one can resist this classic French dish!
You will need: 800 g potatoes, 200-300 ml heavy cream, 1 pinch nutmeg, 100 g Parmesan cheese, 20 g butter, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Slice or grate peeled potatoes into very thin rounds. Cover with cream, add garlic and spices, bring to a boil, and cook for 5-7 minutes over medium heat. Place half of the potatoes with cream in a baking dish, sprinkle with half of the grated Parmesan, add a couple of pieces of butter, and repeat the layers. Bake the gratin in the oven for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius.
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17. Stewed Potatoes with Cabbage
Source: postila.ru A hearty potato side dish you'll want to make again and again.
You will need: 500 g cabbage, 5 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 200 g tomato sauce, spices.
Preparation: Thinly slice the onion and carrot, fry for 5 minutes, then add diced potatoes. Pour in 60 ml of water and simmer for 5 minutes with the lid on over medium heat. Add shredded cabbage, your favorite tomato sauce, another 100 ml of water, and spices. Simmer everything together for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water as needed.
18. Potato Side Dish with Eggplant
Source: pinterest.comAn incredibly delicious vegetable stew that even a beginner can handle.
You will need: 350 g potatoes, 300 g eggplants, 1 tomato, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp khmeli-suneli, spices.
Preparation: Pour a little vegetable oil into a cauldron or pot, add coarsely chopped onion and some spices. Then add diced eggplants, and on top – similarly diced potatoes, and season again.
Add sliced bell pepper, and on top of that – grated tomatoes with garlic. Drizzle with a couple more tablespoons of oil, add a little water, and simmer the stew for about 1 hour over slightly below medium heat. Do not stir it during cooking.
19. Pumpkin and Potato Mash
Source: ok.ru How can you resist this incomparable aroma?
You will need: 800 g potatoes, 500 g pumpkin, 60 g butter, 100 ml cream, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Peel, chop, and boil pumpkin and potatoes until soft. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher, and blend the pumpkin with garlic using a blender. Mix everything together, add soft butter and warm cream, and whisk the mash until smooth.
20. Potato Soufflé
Source: mavink.comThanks to the whipped egg whites, it turns out tender, fluffy, and rises well.
You will need: 800 g potatoes, 20 g butter, 20 g flour, 300 ml milk, 3 eggs, 120 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until tender and mash them. Fry flour in butter until golden. Constantly stirring, pour in milk. Cook the sauce for several minutes over low heat until thick, add spices and half of the grated cheese. Mix the sauce and let it cool.
Mix mashed potatoes, egg yolks, and the seasoned sauce. Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the potatoes with a spatula. Place the mixture in a baking dish, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and bake for 40-45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.