Whether you’re making astanding rib roast, aglazed ham,roast chicken,salmon,lamb chops, orshort ribs,potatoesmake a dream partner. With their creaminess and lightness, their textures and flavors compliment just about any entree you’re serving for Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or New Year’s Eve. Click on the recipe titles of these ten potato recipes we’re obsessed with, or check out morepotato recipeson finecooking.com and tell us your favorites on ourFacebookpage.
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RecipeCreamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
It might seem like this recipe calls for a lot of garlic and very few potatoes, but boiling and mashing them together with butter and cream delivers just the right amount of mellow garlic flavor. -
RecipePotatoes Boulangère With Pancetta
This dish is like a potato gratin but without the cheese and cream; the pancetta (Italian cured bacon) adds rich flavor. It would make a great side dish for roast chicken or beef. -
RecipeCheesy Skillet Potatoes
A quick and indulgent answer to potato gratin, these potatoes are delicious with baked cod, roast lamb, or pork chops. -
RecipeWhite Wine Smashed Potatoes
They’re potatoes are smashed—not mashed—just enough that some of them fall apart and thicken the delicious wine-infused sauce. This recipe can serve a dozen people, which makes it great for holiday cooking, but you can easily cut it back for a smaller crowd. -
RecipeCinnamon Mashed Sweet Potatoes
These sweet vitamin and fiber-rich potatoes go well with everything from aClassic Beef Wellingtonto acrispy roast turkey. -
RecipeTiny Twice-Baked Potatoes
You can also twice-bake little fingerling potatoes, and they’ll look just like miniature baked potatoes. The round shape of Yukon Golds, however, makes those potatoes much easier to hollow out. -
RecipeCrisp Rösti Potatoes
Essentially a giant latke, rösti potatoes are the Swiss version of the classic potato pancake. Serve it topped with smoked salmon, sour cream with chives, or braised Savoy cabbage. -
RecipeMolasses Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This mash is a great partner for pork, duck, and all kinds of game; the small amount of molasses really deepens the flavor but doesn’t become cloying. We love the way parsnips and carrots complement the sweet potatoes. You can make this up to a day ahead and then reheat it before serving. -
RecipeBite-Size Latkes
These mini latkes give you more of the best part: the crisp, lacy exterior. They also make a great base for toppings: smoked salmon, sour cream, or caviar if you're feeling fancy. -
RecipeMashed Potatoes with Caramelized Shallots
Crème fraîche lends a tangy creaminess to this traditional holiday favorite, and the sweetness of the caramelized shallots adds additional depth. -
RecipeCreamy Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes
Yellow-fleshed potatoes have a rich, almost buttery taste. If you like a slightly tangy edge to your mash, substitute buttermilk for the milk. You can also embellish these by adding a whole heap of fresh herbs (up to 1/2 cup each of chopped parsley and basil) and some toasted pine nuts, too. -
RecipeCrispy Smashed Roasted Potato Recipe
With a simple ingredient list and a mostly make-ahead technique, these delicious potatoes are perfect for parties. And if you're nervous about frying, they're a terrific alternative to latkes, with their generous drizzle of olive oil.
