51 Perfect Potato Side Dishes That Might Just Steal The Show

Let's be real: The potato is everyone's favorite vegetable, and these potato recipes will remind you why. Is there any limit to the deliciousness of perfectly prepared potatoes? We don't think so. Whether you are roasting, frying, mashing, smashing, grilling or twice-baking, here are all the tips you need to make the best potatoes every time.

Picking the perfect potato variety type for your meal is integral for whipping up all your favorite potato sides. You can never go wrong with a russet for baked potatoes, microwave baked potatoes, and twice-baked potatoes. Got some Yukon Golds on deck? They are our ideal go-to potatoes for anything from creamy mashed potatoes and French fries, to all our favorite potato salads.

Speaking of potato salad: Your BBQs and potlucks are nothing without one on your table. We're especially fond of our Southern potato salad, but we love a classic potato salad, tzatziki potato salad, jalapeño popper potato salad, and our hot German potato salad that includes a bacon vinaigrette(!).

Potatoes are the base of some of our favorite dishes that sometimes might steal the show from the main event. There's fluffy gnocchi pasta, potato rolls, latkes, and pierogis?! And don't get us started on all the ways we love to use leftover mashed potatoes, including loaded fried mashed potato cakes, fried mashed potato balls, and, wait for it, mashed potato waffles.

And while you're on a side kick, check out our other favorite side dishes and soups to shake up your dinner routine.