25 Easy Christmas Potato Recipes (Side Dishes)

As the festive season approaches, preparations for festive meals are underway. To help with your menu planning, I have compiled a list of 25 easy Christmas potato recipes that are simple to make and that everyone is sure to enjoy. With their delicious flavors and versatility, these potato recipes are guaranteed to be a hit at your holiday table!

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Smashed

Smashed Potatoes (Air Fryer)

These Smashed Potatoes (Air Fryer) take a classic roasted potato to the next level. They are parboiled to bring out the starches resulting in an extra crispy exterior. Finished with garlic parmesan herb butter, these potatoes are full of flavor & super easy to make.

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Smashed Hot Honey Sage Potatoes

Sweet, spicy, buttery, crispy and sticky… these hot honey potatoes do it all and they are completely irresistible. The perfect side dish when you want to treat yourself!

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Roasted Garlic Buttermilk Smashed Red Potatoes

Roasted Garlic Buttermilk Smashed Red Potatoes are an easy side dish full of flavor. Pair with any protein or perfect for Thanksgiving. No potato peeling!

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Smashed Potatoes with Cheese

These Smashed Potatoes with Cheese are the perfect dinner side dish or appetizer. Bite size potatoes are roasted with garlic butter, & topped with cheese!

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Hasselback

Hasselback Potatoes

Savor crispy Hasselback potatoes, a European side dish, with just 5 main ingredients. Perfect with steak or as a hearty brunch item. Enjoy the delicious crunch!

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Crispy Hasselback Potato Casserole with Garlic and Herbs

These Crispy Hasselback Potato Casserole with Garlic and Herbs are the absolute best potatoes you will ever make! Thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes are layered and coated with fresh herbs, garlic, butter, and shredded asiago cheese then baked until tender and creamy on the inside and crispy on the o…

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Hasselback Potatoes Au Grati

Au gratin potatoes with garlic and rosemary, made in hasselback fashion so the tops of the potatoes get crunchy while the bottoms are tender and cheesy.

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Hasselback potato with bacon, chives and sour cream topping.

Hasselback Potatoes Recipe

These hasselback potatoes are thinly sliced potatoes that are roasted to golden brown perfection, then topped with cheese, bacon, sour cream & green onions.

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Mini Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic and Herb Vegan Aioli

These Mini Hasselback Potatoes are the perfect savory, salty, bite-sized appetizer to serve for the Big Game.

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Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

You'll want to remember this Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes recipe during your weekly meal prep. It's easy, requires a handful of ingredients (most of which you likely already have), and is incredibly flavorful. This side dish is made with whole milk and full-fat sour cream, which helps make it irresistibly rich and creamy.

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Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes

This recipe for Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes produces the creamiest potatoes that can even be made ahead of time! So easy to make and loaded with flavour!

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Pimento Cheese Mashed Potatoes

These Pimento Cheese Mashed Potatoes are a Southern twist on classic mashed potatoes with the addition of homemade pimento cheese.

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Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes are rich, creamy, and the perfect side dish for weeknight dinners, Thanksgiving, or other family meals.

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Loaded Mashed Potato Bake (Leftover Mashed Potato Recipe)

Looking for a leftover mashed potato recipe? This Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole with bacon and cheese is the most delicious way to use them.

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Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Savory with complex flavor, these truffle mashed potatoes are the ultimate decadent side dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

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Scalloped

Easy Scalloped Potatoes

This is the best scalloped potatoes recipe, straight from the 1980s it’s sure to evoke childhood memories and become a favourite for your kids too.

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Easy Smoked Scalloped Potatoes

Smoked Scalloped Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. They’re cheesy, creamy, and easy to make! This is one of our favorite recipes that we think you’ll love too!

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Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin

Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin. Homemade cheesy scalloped potatoes with a rich cream sauce and melted cheddar cheese. The perfect potato side dish recipe!

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Funeral Potatoes

Funeral potatoes are creamy and cheesy potatoes that are topped with buttered cornflakes and baked to golden brown perfection.

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Company Potatoes (Cheesy Potato Casserole)

Cheesy Potato Casserole is perfect for a crowd. Shredded potatoes are mixed with cheese, soup, and spices, then baked to perfection!

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Unique

Bombay Potatoes

Enjoy the bold flavors of Bombay Potatoes, a classic Indian dish featuring tender potatoes, aromatic spices, and caramelized onions. Perfect as a side or main course!

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