The Ultimate Guide To Potatoes Slideshow

For many families, Thanksgiving dinner wouldn't be right without mashed potatoes...

— Diane Morgan

Click here to see the Classic Mashed Potatoes Recipe.

Sauerkraut lends a pleasant tanginess to this creamy potato gratin. It's a great side dish paired with heavy dishes...

— Jeremy Nolen

Click here to see the Potato and Sauerkraut Gratin Recipe.

Choose fingerling potatoes in a medley of colors for an eye-catching presentation of this quick and easy side dish.

Click here to see the Boiled Fingerling Potatoes Recipe.

Sometimes, good old baked potatoes just need a kick in the pants. Here it is.

Click here to see the Smoked Cheddar and Jalapeño Twice-Baked Potatoes Recipe.

Thin slices of potato smothered in creamy, delicious Gruyère cheese — there's no way that could be bad...

— Carly Goldsmith

Click here to see the Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe.

A hint of truffles from a touch of truffle oil and truffle salt lends an earthy fragrance to these wonderful mashed potatoes.

Click here to see the Black Truffle Mashed Potatoes Recipe.

Creamy potatoes and the fresh peppery basil really complement each other, and the Parmesan doesn't hurt, either. Everyone asks for seconds!

— Ina Garten

Click here to see the Potato Basil Purée Recipe.

Here's a delicious way to use leftover baked ham. With just five ingredients, it's a snap to make.

Click here to see the Ham and Potato Casserole Recipe.

Creamy blue cheese and russet potatoes are a fantastic match in this easy side dish recipe.

Click here to see the Blue Cheese au Gratin Potatoes Recipe.

Little red new potatoes stuffed with crème fraîche and chorizo, then covered with Manchego cheese — four ingredients is all it takes to achieve party rock star status...

— Maryse Chevriere

Click here to see the Fancy Potato Skins with Chorizo Recipe.

This is almost a cross between mashed potatoes and hash browns — you combine mashed potatoes with caramelized onions and bacon, then allow to sit and cook so a crust forms...

— Kathy Bechtel

Click here to see the Patate in Tecia Recipe.

Here's a nice twist on the traditional mashed potatoes. They're great with just about anything — roast chicken, pan-seared steak, and of course, turkey.

Click here to see the Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic Recipe.

Looking for an elegant side dish that will impress? Try this recipe from Maria Germania, executive chef at the Conrad Condado Plaza, located in Puerto Rico.

Click here to see the Purple Potatoes in Puff Pastry Recipe.

A different take on the classic French dish, this recipe requires an add-in of some grated Parmigiano, that's essential for that nutty, savory flavor...

— Francesca Borgognone

Click here to see the Pommes Anna Recipe.

Anybody can open up a bag of frozen hash browns and crisp it up on the stove, but this recipe turns a humble side dish into a meal.

Click here to see the Hash Brown Quiche Recipe.

Here's the classic version without any bells and whistles. Just good old buttery, creamy flavor in every bite.

Click here to see the Potato Gratin Recipe.

These finger-sized potatoes benefit from covered baking in the oven, making them soft and flavorful, and then achieve the final level of crispness with a quick stint under the broiler...

— Yasmin Fahr

Click here to see the Crispy Fingerling Potatoes with Pecorino Recipe.