Best Potato and Sweet Potato Side Dish Recipes
Mashed, scalloped, in a casserole or topped with crunchy pecans — there are so many ways to cook potatoes and sweet potatoes. Whether you’re looking for a classic take or a side dish with a twist, we’ve got the perfect recipe for your Thanksgiving meal.
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Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Rachael's 30-Minute Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Melting Sweet Potatoes
Meet your new favorite one-pan side dish for Thanksgiving and beyond, thanks to the perfect, melt-in-your-mouth texture and overall ease of this sweet potato creation. Simply brown thick slices in a skillet with butter, then finish in the oven to create a syrupy glaze flavored with maple and thyme. Top with toasty marshmallows for a nod to the holiday classic.
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Garlicky Potato-Rutabaga Mash
Roasted garlic and mashed rutabaga bump up the flavor of classic mashed potatoes.
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Tyler's Scalloped Potato Gratin
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Bacon
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Herbed Broccoli Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli and fresh herbs feel right at home when mashed with creamy potatoes.
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Parmesan-Crusted Potatoes
Tender roasted potatoes get an extra boost of flavor and crunch, thanks to a crispy layer of golden Parmesan. We added a simple stir-together paprika aioli for dipping, but these flavorful little nuggets are equally delicious on their own. Serve them as a fun appetizer or as a side dish.
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Tyler's Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Bananas with Honey
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
These super creamy mashed potatoes could not be any easier — no dicing and no draining, and you can even make them ahead. Just set them on the warm setting in your Instant Pot so they are nice and hot when you're ready to sit down.
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey and Cinnamon
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Giada's Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs
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Roasted Garlic–Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
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The Neelys' Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
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Aligot-Style Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
Aligot is a comforting dish of cheesy whipped potatoes that originated in the L'Aubrac region of central France. Traditional aligot is made with Tomme d'Auvergne, a creamy young cheese that's nutty and stretchy when melted. We opted for a more accessible combination of shredded Gruyere and fresh mozzarella, resulting in similar texture and flavor. We also added roasted garlic to our version. Top with finely chopped chives and serve right off the stove for a hearty side dish.
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Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
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Garlic Red Bliss Mash
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Marbled Mashed Sweet Potatoes
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Mashed Potatoes with Shallots
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecans and Spiced Maple Sauce
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Tyler's Mashed Potatoes
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Rachael's Autumn Potato Gratin
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Tyler's Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan and Marshmallow Streusel
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Smokey Spicy Mashed Potatoes
Classic mashed potatoes are given a smokey and spicy twist with canned chipotle chilies in adobo.
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Barefoot Contessa's Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
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Bacon Hasselback Potatoes
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Bacon-and-Cheese Smashed Potatoes
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Mashed Potatoes
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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
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Mashed Potatoes with Leeks
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The Neelys' Old School Sweet Potato Souffle
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Sandra's Mixed Roasted Potatoes with Herb Butter
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Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
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The Ultimate Potato Gratin
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Red, White and Blue Mashed Potatoes
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Sweet Potato Souffle
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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Use buttermilk instead of regular milk to add richness to your mashed potatoes.
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Bobby's Smoked Chile Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
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Roasted Fingerlings
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Perfect Potatoes au Gratin
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Bobby's Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Mascarpone Cheese
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Sweet Potato-Pecan Casserole
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Provencal Potato Gratin
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The Definitive Mashed Potato with Roasted Garlic
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Perfect Mashed Potatoes
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Garlic and Celery Root Mashed Spuds
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Mashed Potatoes and Rutabaga with Lemon
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Sunny's Garlic Hasselback Potatoes
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Giada's Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Maple Cinnamon Sage Brown Butter
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Alton's Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes
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Mashed Potatoes with Horseradish and Scallions
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The Neelys' Smoky Scalloped Potatoes
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Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
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Yogurt Mashed Potatoes with Chipotle Peppers, Goat Cheese and Caramelized Shallots
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Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes
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Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with Mixed Herbs and Cheddar
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Mashed Parsnips and Potatoes
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Mashers
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Whiskey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes
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Soul Sweet 'Taters
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Sweet Potatoes and Marshmallows
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Sweet Potato Casserole
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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Potato-Bacon Torte
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Celery Root and Potato Puree
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The Ultimate Stuffed Potato
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Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
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Creamy Mashed Potatoes
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Garlic Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
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Twice-Baked Potatoes
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Mashed Potatoes with Herb Butter
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Smashed Potatoes with Garlic Oil
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Sweet Potatoes and Marshmallows
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Whipped Root Vegetables
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Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
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Root Vegetable Mash
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Root Vegetable Gratin
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Caramelized-Onion Mashed Potatoes
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Twice-Baked New Potatoes
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Maple Sweet Potato Puree with Caramelized Onions
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Chive and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Aioli
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Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic, Dijon Mustard and Bacon
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