Easter’s here! Time to ditch the boring sides and deck your table with the king of versatility: the potato! We’ve got 17 spudtacular recipes that go way beyond mashed. Craving sweet and colorful? Roast up some purple sweet potatoes! Feeling nostalgic? Shepherd’s pie is your jam. From adventurous mashed potato cookies to classic comfort food like parsnip potato soup, this collection has something for everyone.
Forget fancy sides that take forever – these potato dishes are your Easter heroes. They’re easy to make, bursting with flavor, and guaranteed to steal the show (sorry, ham!). Imagine happy faces around the table, compliments flying, and everyone asking for more. Let’s make this Easter all about the spud-tacular goodness!
And did we mention these recipes are perfect for any dietary needs? Whether you’re vegetarian, gluten-free, or just love a good side dish, there’s a potato recipe in here waiting to be your new Easter tradition.
Mashed Potato Cookies
Looking for a fun twist on Easter treats? Try our Easter Mashed Potato Cookies! These aren’t your average sweets – they’re packed with mashed potatoes, yummy spices, nuts, and raisins. They’re soft, moist, and have a surprising sweet and savory thing going on. Perfect for adding a little something different to your Easter basket!
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Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Level up your Easter spread with these Cheesy Loaded Baked Potato Nests! Think crispy potato skins stuffed with melty cheese – basically edible Easter baskets. They’re seriously good, and way easier than that fancy ham you were thinking about.
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Old-Fashioned Shepherd’s Pie
Ditch the fancy stuff this Easter and make this Old-School Shepherd’s Pie! It’s basically a hug in a bowl: yummy veggies, savory meat, and creamy mashed potatoes piled high. Plus, it’s way easier than wrestling with a giant ham.
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Sweet Potato Puffs
Spice up your Easter brunch or dinner with some sweet potato puffs! They’re like sweet potato pie in bite-sized form, with a crunchy cornflake crust. Plus, they’re super easy to make – win win!
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Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes
Level up your Easter spuds this year with some Purple Sweet Potato Mash Madness! We’re ditching the boring mashed potatoes and going for a vibrant, crispy twist. Just mash those Stokes purple sweet potatoes, throw on a garlicky herb butter glaze, and roast ’em till they’re crazy good. Trust me, these beauties will be the star of the side dish table!
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Surprise Potatoes
Whip up a delightful surprise for your Easter brunch or dinner with Surprise Potatoes! This easy casserole combines frozen hash browns, melty cheese, and your favorite add-ins for a flavorful and festive side dish. Perfect for feeding a crowd, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Parsnip Potato Soup
Ditch the fancy stuff this Easter and dive into a big ol’ bowl of Creamy Potato and Parsnip Soup! It’s veggie-loaded, crazy delicious, and perfect for a chill Easter dinner at home. Plus, it’s super easy to make – bonus points for leaving more time for pie!
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Goat Cheese & Spinach Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Upgrade your Easter dinner with some delish Goat Cheese and Spinach Mashed Sweet Potatoes! This easy side dish is bursting with flavor and healthy ingredients, making it a winner for Easter dinner. Plus, the creamy goat cheese and spinach take those mashed sweet potatoes from mashed to amazing!
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Parmesan Herb Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Easter dinner is all about the good eats, but who wants to spend hours prepping sides? These Air Fryer Parmesan Sweet Potatoes are your new BFF. Just 15 minutes and you’ve got crispy, cheesy sweet potato perfection on the table. They’re easy, delicious, and perfect for rounding out your Easter spread!
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Potato vegetarian vareniki
Easter dinner getting a little boring? Liven things up with some Vareniki! These are basically Russian veggie dumplings, and they’re way easier to make than you might think. Plus, you can stuff them with all sorts of yummy things – mashed potato and onion, creamy cheese, or even sweet berries for dessert. My recipe is super simple, so ditch the boring sides and whip up a batch of these cuties for a fun Easter feast!
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Apple potato latkes with curried yogurt sauce
Skip the boring sides this Easter and make these awesome Apple Potato Latkes instead! They’re gluten-free and crazy easy to whip up. Think crispy potato pancakes with chunks of sweet apple, dipped in a yummy curried yogurt sauce. Trust me, they’re way better than mashed potatoes and everyone will love them!
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Sweet Potato Fritters with Sweet & Spicy Sauce
Ditch the stuffy apps this Easter and throw together some Sweet Potato Fritters! These crispy potato puffs are like mini sweet potato fries dipped in a sweet & spicy sauce – perfect for grabbing and popping while you wait for the ham to come out. Plus, they’re easy to make, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time telling bad jokes to your family.
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Stuffed potato patties with a mushroom filling
Easter dinner can take a flavorful detour with Jewish potato patties! Explore bastilles (Sephardic) or kolduny (Russian) – crispy mashed potato pockets filled with your favorites. A delicious tradition enjoyed across Jewish cultures.
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Paprika potatoes and mushrooms
Level up your Easter spuds with paprika roasted potatoes! Just toss some chopped potatoes with paprika, garlic, and olive oil, throw them in the oven, and relax. These beauties come out crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and your kitchen will smell amazing. Bonus points for dunking them in ketchup!
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Shrimp Bacon Potato Chowder
Whip up a hearty one-bowl wonder for Easter dinner with Shrimp Bacon Potato Chowder! Tender potatoes, plump shrimp, smoky bacon, and sweet corn come together in a creamy broth for a meal that’s both delicious and satisfying.
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Greek Lemon Potatoes
Greek Lemon Potatoes are amazing for Easter dinner! These Yukon gold spuds get tossed in a lemony, garlicky magic potion with some herbs, then roasted until they’re crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Yum! Easy and perfect for your Easter spread.
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Rosemary Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
Spoil your tastebuds this Easter with Hasselback Sweet Potatoes! Imagine crispy, accordion-cut sweet potatoes smothered in a creamy rosemary mustard sauce. These beauties are ridiculously easy to make and way more exciting than mashed potatoes. Win win!
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