Our Favorite Holiday Potato Recipes

Whether mashed, smashed, baked or scalloped, one of these poptato recipes will surely find a place on your holiday table.

Crispy Oven-Roasted Potatoes

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Although potatoes are a year-round favorite, there are certain recipes that make them truly special for the holidays. Whether mashed, smashed, baked or scalloped, one of these wonderful recipes will surely find a place on your holiday table.  

Mashed potatoes are the most popular way to serve potatoes for the holidays. Our top picks include these Cheesy Mashed Potatoes opens in a new tab made with Yukon Gold potatoes, sour cream and Gruyere; Smashed Potatoes with Stilton opens in a new tab topped with walnuts and Stilton cheese; and Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes opens in a new tab flavored with bay and thyme. Sweet potato fans will really appreciate Tailgating Mashed Potatoes opens in a new tab, a blend of sweet and Yukon Gold potatoes mashed and served with a variety of toppings. These would be lovely on a holiday table garnished with crumbled bacon, parsley or chives.

Celery Root and Potato Gratin

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Growing up in my family, potatoes showed up in festive holiday casseroles, especially my grandmother’s scalloped potatoes. Whatever your preference, potato casseroles are always a welcomed addition. Garnished with cheese or herbs such as parsley or chives, they make a beautiful presentation. Ideas we love include our garlic and parmesan seasoned Scalloped Potatoes opens in a new tab and our Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips opens in a new tab. They’re just like traditional mashed potatoes only we’ve added parsnips for flavor and a creamy color. Other tempting ideas include this gorgeous Celery Root and Potato Gratin opens in a new tab casserole, baked with Emmentaler cheese and bread crumbs, and this Baked Mashed Potato Casserole opens in a new tab, a fun spin on an old favorite. Mashed potatoes are blended with sautéed aromatic vegetables and baked with Romano cheese and paprika.

Garlic-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Buttermilk Dressing

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Potatoes can be roasted with herbs and spices, other root vegetables, or meats. We savor the depth of flavor that roasting brings out. A few of our top holiday picks include Rosemary Roasted Potatoes opens in a new tab, Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes opens in a new tab and Garlic Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Buttermilk Dressing opens in a new tab.

How do you traditionally serve potatoes during holiday meals? Do you like them mashed, baked, or sliced in a casserole? Let me know in the comment section below. 

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