potatoes Recipes
27 delicious potatoes recipes from around the world
Bacalao al Ajoarriero
A hearty Navarrese salt cod dish featuring tender potatoes, sweet peppers, and a rich garlic-tomato sauce. Traditionally prepared by muleteers (ajoarrieros) for sustenance on long journeys.
Bacalhau à Brás
A beloved Portuguese comfort food, this dish features shredded salt cod (bacalhau) mixed with finely julienned fried potatoes, softened onions, garlic, and scrambled eggs, creating a wonderfully silky and satisfying texture. It's often garnished with black olives and fresh parsley.
Bauernfrühstück (German Farmer's Breakfast)
A hearty and satisfying one-pan German breakfast or brunch dish featuring crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and fluffy scrambled eggs. Perfect for a weekend treat!
Bratkartoffeln (German Fried Potatoes)
Classic German fried potatoes, also known as Bratkartoffeln, are a beloved side dish. This recipe focuses on achieving perfectly crispy potatoes with savory onions, and optionally, crispy bacon. Using cold, cooked potatoes is key to their texture.
Choucroute Garnie
A hearty Alsatian specialty featuring sauerkraut slow-braised with a generous assortment of cured and smoked meats, and tender potatoes. This dish embodies the rich, comforting flavors of Alsace.
Huevos Rotos
Huevos Rotos, meaning 'broken eggs', is a classic Spanish tapa or bar food. It features crispy fried potatoes topped with perfectly fried eggs with runny yolks, and savory jamón serrano. The eggs are traditionally broken at the table, hence the name.
Patatas a la Importancia
Patatas a la Importancia, or 'important potatoes,' is a classic Spanish tapa featuring thick-cut, egg-battered fried potatoes simmered in a fragrant saffron and garlic sauce. Despite its humble ingredients, it's a dish of surprising elegance and flavor.
Patatas Bravas
Classic Spanish Patatas Bravas – crispy fried potatoes served with a smoky, spicy bravas sauce and a creamy garlic aioli. A quintessential tapas bar appetizer.
Patatas Revolconas (Shepherd's Mashed Potatoes)
A hearty and rustic mashed potato dish from Extremadura, Spain. Characterized by its vibrant red hue from pimentón (paprika) and rich flavor, often served as a tapa or a comforting side. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, it's a true taste of shepherd's fare.
Polvo à Lagareiro (Portuguese Roasted Octopus with Potatoes)
A classic Portuguese dish featuring tender, slow-cooked octopus roasted to a delightful crisp, served with olive oil-infused potatoes. This 'Lagareiro' style emphasizes the generous use of high-quality olive oil.
Rakott Krumpli (Hungarian Layered Potatoes)
A hearty and comforting Hungarian classic, Rakott Krumpli features thinly sliced potatoes layered with hard-boiled eggs and flavorful Hungarian sausage, all bound together with a creamy sour cream sauce and baked until golden brown and bubbly.
Rösti
A classic Swiss potato pancake, Rösti, is made from grated potatoes fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, with a tender, fluffy interior. It's a hearty and delicious dish, often served for breakfast or as a side.
Stamppot
A hearty and traditional Dutch mashed potato dish, stamppot is made by mashing potatoes with various cooked vegetables like kale, endive, or sauerkraut. It's typically served with a smoked sausage (rookworst) and a rich gravy.
Stamppot Boerenkool
A hearty and comforting Dutch classic, Stamppot Boerenkool features creamy mashed potatoes blended with nutrient-rich kale, traditionally served with a smoky rookworst sausage and a rich gravy. It's the ultimate winter warmer.
Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelette)
Spain's iconic potato omelette - layers of tender, slow-cooked potatoes and onions bound with eggs into a thick, golden cake. A staple of tapas and a comforting meal.
Zuurkoolstamppot (Dutch Sauerkraut and Potato Mash)
A hearty and comforting Dutch winter classic, Zuurkoolstamppot features fluffy mashed potatoes blended with tangy sauerkraut and savory crispy bacon. Traditionally served with a smoked sausage (rookworst) and a dollop of mustard.
Batata Harra
Lebanese spicy potatoes - crispy potatoes with garlic, cilantro, chili. Mezze essential.
Kafta bil Sayniyeh
Lebanese baked kafta - kafta with potatoes and tomatoes in baking dish. One-pan wonder.
Batata Harra
Lebanese spicy potatoes - crispy potatoes with garlic, cilantro, chili. Hot mezze.
Batata Harra
Lebanese spicy potatoes - crispy potatoes with garlic, chili, cilantro. Mezze.
Batata Harra (Spicy Lebanese Potatoes)
Batata Harra is a beloved Lebanese mezze dish featuring perfectly crispy, golden-brown potato cubes tossed with a vibrant and spicy mixture of fresh garlic, cilantro, chili flakes, and lemon juice. It's a simple yet incredibly flavorful appetizer or side.
Kafta bil Sayniyeh (Baked Kafta with Potatoes and Tomatoes)
A comforting and flavorful one-pan Lebanese dish featuring seasoned ground meat (kafta) baked with layers of thinly sliced potatoes and tomatoes. This 'sayniyeh' (meaning 'on a tray') is a classic home-cooked meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a gathering.
Classic Tater Tot Casserole
A hearty and comforting Midwestern classic, this casserole features a savory ground beef and vegetable filling topped with a generous layer of crispy, golden tater tots and melted cheddar cheese.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Buttery, smooth, and incredibly comforting mashed potatoes. The ultimate classic side dish that pairs perfectly with almost any main course.