22 Easy Three-Step Potato Side Dishes

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Published on December 7, 2023

lemon rosemary melting potatoes

These simple yet delicious potato and sweet potato recipes are flavorful, crowd-pleasing additions to any meal. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a hassle-free side, these three-step recipes are sure to impress without the stress. From crispy roasted potatoes like our Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes to mouthwatering and tender recipes like our Lemon-Rosemary Melting Potatoes, these side dishes are sure to add a burst of flavor and texture to your meal.

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Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

a recipe photo of the Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes — Sonia Bozzo

In this healthy side dish recipe, sweet potatoes are tossed with maple syrup, butter and lemon juice and roasted until tender and golden brown. The delicious glaze that forms on these maple-roasted sweet potatoes transforms this ultra-simple dish into something sublime.

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Anthony Anderson’s Sweet Potato Home Fries with Cranberry-Hazelnut Crumble

a recipe photo of Anthony Andersonâs Sweet Potato Home Fries with Cranberry-Hazelnut Crumble — Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelesa Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

These home fries are made with sweet potatoes, which are rich in fiber as well as vitamin A, a nutrient which can help support a healthy immune system. Actor Anthony Anderson likes sprinkling a cranberry-hazelnut crumble on top for an easy but delicious upgrade.

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Lemon-Rosemary Melting Potatoes

lemon rosemary melting potatoes

These full-flavored potatoes are a great new approach to your typical potato side dish. The potatoes roast, then "melt" with the flavors of lemon, rosemary and garlic. They're good enough for a special occasion, but easy enough for a weeknight.

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Curried Potato Salad

In this healthy and creamy potato salad recipe, yogurt replaces half of the mayo and we keep the potato skins on for more fiber and potassium. Red bell pepper and green peas add even more color to the yellow-tinted potato salad.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts

It's easy to get creative with these roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. For a quick side dish that complements just about everything, follow the main recipe. If you want to spice things up a little, try one of the variations. Swapping a few spices and adding fresh stir-ins to coat the roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes transforms the flavor of the dish to something new, yet equally delicious.

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Air-Fryer Potato Wedges

Air-Fryer Potato Wedges

Get perfectly cooked potato wedges in your air fryer! A hint of Parmesan cheese and rosemary along with olive oil add a crispy flavorful crust. Dip them in ketchup or your favorite creamy sauce for serving.

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Baked Cheesy Potatoes

Baked Cheesy Potatoes — Jason Donnelly

These baked cheesy potatoes (aka "Funeral Potatoes") are comfort food at its best and, luckily, you don't have to be at a funeral to enjoy them. Potatoes do double duty here, with cheesy shredded hash browns baked into a creamy sauce and topped with a layer of crispy potato chips.

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Crispy Salt & Vinegar Potatoes

Crispy Salt & Vinegar Potatoes — Ryan Liebe

This simple side riffs on the traditional pub combination of fries and malt vinegar. They are roasted to perfection, which gives a delicious crispy exterior.

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Loaded Fingerling Potatoes

Loaded Fingerling Potatoes — Jacob Fox

These mini loaded baked potatoes come with all the fixings—Cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives—for what is sure to become a melt-in-your-mouth comfort-food favorite.

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Cheesy Broccoli-Potato Mash

Add some color to your mashed potatoes by adding some broccoli to the mix. We love the flavor of fontina cheese paired with broccoli, but any creamy cheese that melts well will work.

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New Potato-Cabbage Salad

Traditional potato salad is kicked up a notch with the addition of turkey bacon, crunchy cabbage and carrots, and a tangy dressing flavored with cider vinegar and mustard.

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

What could be more satisfying than mashed potatoes? In this garlic mashed potato recipe, the potatoes are flavored with poached garlic, thinned with chicken stock and enriched with a small amount of sour cream. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you're cooking for a crowd--say for Thanksgiving dinner.

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Roasted Carrots & Potatoes

Roasted Carrots and Potatoes — Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin

These simple roasted carrots and potatoes have a hint of garlic and sage to round out the flavor. The carrots and potatoes become tender and sweet as they caramelize in the oven. Thin, tender carrots work best here to roast alongside the potatoes.

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Yukon Gold & Sweet Potato Mash

Classic mashed potatoes get a nutrient boost with the addition of sweet potatoes. This healthy mashed potato recipe can easily be doubled, just be sure to cook the potatoes in a Dutch oven rather than a large saucepan.

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Miso Sweet Potatoes

Inspired by melting potatoes, we gave the same treatment to sweet potatoes. The results? Roasted potatoes that are creamy on the inside but perfectly crisp on the outside. Adding miso to the butter mixture adds great umami flavor and helps the potatoes caramelize while baking. Don't skip lining the baking sheet or the miso-butter might burn on the pan and cause the sweet potatoes to stick.

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Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes

Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes — Will Dickey

These garlic mashed red potatoes use the cooking liquid to impart a rich garlic flavor. The starch from the potatoes helps make these mashed potatoes creamy without having to use milk or heavy cream.

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Smashed Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Chili powder, cumin and ginger combine to create these spicy mashed sweet potatoes. A touch of maple syrup balances the spice for a twist on a traditional Thanksgiving side dish.

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Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes — Greg DuPree

These candied sweet potatoes are super simple to make. The sweet potatoes are tender and buttery, while cinnamon and cardamom add warmth and flavor. The pecans add a great crunch.

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Mashed Potatoes & Turnips with Leeks

Mashed Potatoes & Turnips with Leeks — Ali Redmond

Classic mashed potatoes get a healthy twist when you add turnips, a cruciferous vegetable that's rich in vitamin C. Turnips provide a touch of sweetness, while a savory leek topping completes this simple, easy side dish.

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Roasted Baby Potatoes with Scallions & Feta

Roasted Baby Potatoes with Scallions and Feta — Ali Redmond

These crispy, savory potatoes are topped with feta, parsley and scallions for an easy, impressive side dish. Serve alongside roasted chicken or salmon.

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Slow-Cooker Cheesy Potatoes

Slow-Cooker Cheesy Potatoes

What's not to love about this easy dump-and-go slow cooker recipe? It has potatoes and ooey-gooey cheese, all combined with a can of condensed cream of chicken soup! Whip up this kid-friendly side dish anytime you have a crowd to feed.

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Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges

Boiling the sweet potatoes ahead of time speeds up the grilling process, meaning this crispy and delicious side dish will be on the table in under 30 minutes!

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