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These simple yet delicious potato and sweet potato recipes are flavorful, crowd-pleasing additions to any meal. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a hassle-free side, these three-step recipes are sure to impress without the stress. From crispy roasted potatoes like our Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes to mouthwatering and tender recipes like our Lemon-Rosemary Melting Potatoes, these side dishes are sure to add a burst of flavor and texture to your meal.
01of 16Maple-Roasted Sweet PotatoesSonia BozzoIn this healthy side dish recipe, sweet potatoes are tossed with maple syrup, butter and lemon juice and roasted until tender and golden brown. The delicious glaze that forms on these maple-roasted sweet potatoes transforms this ultra-simple dish into something sublime.View Recipe
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Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Sonia Bozzo

In this healthy side dish recipe, sweet potatoes are tossed with maple syrup, butter and lemon juice and roasted until tender and golden brown. The delicious glaze that forms on these maple-roasted sweet potatoes transforms this ultra-simple dish into something sublime.
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02of 16Anthony Anderson’s Sweet Potato Home Fries with Cranberry-Hazelnut CrumblePhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelesa Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyThese home fries are made with sweet potatoes, which are rich in fiber as well as vitamin A, a nutrient which can help support a healthy immune system. Actor Anthony Anderson likes sprinkling a cranberry-hazelnut crumble on top for an easy but delicious upgrade.View Recipe
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Anthony Anderson’s Sweet Potato Home Fries with Cranberry-Hazelnut Crumble
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelesa Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

These home fries are made with sweet potatoes, which are rich in fiber as well as vitamin A, a nutrient which can help support a healthy immune system. Actor Anthony Anderson likes sprinkling a cranberry-hazelnut crumble on top for an easy but delicious upgrade.
03of 16Lemon-Rosemary Melting PotatoesThese full-flavored potatoes are a great new approach to your typical potato side dish. The potatoes roast, then “melt” with the flavors of lemon, rosemary and garlic. They’re good enough for a special occasion, but easy enough for a weeknight.View Recipe
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Lemon-Rosemary Melting Potatoes
These full-flavored potatoes are a great new approach to your typical potato side dish. The potatoes roast, then “melt” with the flavors of lemon, rosemary and garlic. They’re good enough for a special occasion, but easy enough for a weeknight.
04of 16Curried Potato SaladIn this healthy and creamy potato salad recipe, yogurt replaces half of the mayo and we keep the potato skins on for more fiber and potassium. Red bell pepper and green peas add even more color to the yellow-tinted potato salad.View Recipe
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Curried Potato Salad

In this healthy and creamy potato salad recipe, yogurt replaces half of the mayo and we keep the potato skins on for more fiber and potassium. Red bell pepper and green peas add even more color to the yellow-tinted potato salad.
05of 16Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet PotatoesIt’s easy to get creative with these roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. For a quick side dish that complements just about everything, follow the main recipe. If you want to spice things up a little, try one of the variations. Swapping a few spices and adding fresh stir-ins to coat the roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes transforms the flavor of the dish to something new, yet equally delicious.View Recipe
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes

It’s easy to get creative with these roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. For a quick side dish that complements just about everything, follow the main recipe. If you want to spice things up a little, try one of the variations. Swapping a few spices and adding fresh stir-ins to coat the roasted Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes transforms the flavor of the dish to something new, yet equally delicious.
06of 16Air-Fryer Potato WedgesGet perfectly cooked potato wedges in your air fryer! A hint of Parmesan cheese and rosemary along with olive oil add a crispy flavorful crust. Dip them in ketchup or your favorite creamy sauce for serving.View Recipe
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Air-Fryer Potato Wedges

Get perfectly cooked potato wedges in your air fryer! A hint of Parmesan cheese and rosemary along with olive oil add a crispy flavorful crust. Dip them in ketchup or your favorite creamy sauce for serving.
07of 16Baked Cheesy PotatoesJason DonnellyThese baked cheesy potatoes (aka “Funeral Potatoes”) are comfort food at its best and, luckily, you don’t have to be at a funeral to enjoy them. Potatoes do double duty here, with cheesy shredded hash browns baked into a creamy sauce and topped with a layer of crispy potato chips.View Recipe
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Baked Cheesy Potatoes
Jason Donnelly

These baked cheesy potatoes (aka “Funeral Potatoes”) are comfort food at its best and, luckily, you don’t have to be at a funeral to enjoy them. Potatoes do double duty here, with cheesy shredded hash browns baked into a creamy sauce and topped with a layer of crispy potato chips.
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Cheesy Broccoli-Potato Mash

09of 16Garlic Mashed PotatoesWhat could be more satisfying than mashed potatoes? In this garlic mashed potato recipe, the potatoes are flavored with poached garlic, thinned with chicken stock and enriched with a small amount of sour cream. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you’re cooking for a crowd–say for Thanksgiving dinner.View Recipe
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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

What could be more satisfying than mashed potatoes? In this garlic mashed potato recipe, the potatoes are flavored with poached garlic, thinned with chicken stock and enriched with a small amount of sour cream. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you’re cooking for a crowd–say for Thanksgiving dinner.
10of 16Yukon Gold & Sweet Potato MashClassic mashed potatoes get a nutrient boost with the addition of sweet potatoes. This healthy mashed potato recipe can easily be doubled, just be sure to cook the potatoes in a Dutch oven rather than a large saucepan.View Recipe
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Yukon Gold & Sweet Potato Mash

Classic mashed potatoes get a nutrient boost with the addition of sweet potatoes. This healthy mashed potato recipe can easily be doubled, just be sure to cook the potatoes in a Dutch oven rather than a large saucepan.
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Miso Sweet Potatoes

12of 16Garlic Mashed Red PotatoesWill DickeyThese garlic mashed red potatoes use the cooking liquid to impart a rich garlic flavor. The starch from the potatoes helps make these mashed potatoes creamy without having to use milk or heavy cream.View Recipe
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Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes
Will Dickey

These garlic mashed red potatoes use the cooking liquid to impart a rich garlic flavor. The starch from the potatoes helps make these mashed potatoes creamy without having to use milk or heavy cream.
13of 16Smashed Spiced Sweet PotatoesChili powder, cumin and ginger combine to create these spicy mashed sweet potatoes. A touch of maple syrup balances the spice for a twist on a traditional Thanksgiving side dish.View Recipe
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Smashed Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Chili powder, cumin and ginger combine to create these spicy mashed sweet potatoes. A touch of maple syrup balances the spice for a twist on a traditional Thanksgiving side dish.
14of 16Candied Sweet PotatoesGreg DuPreeThese candied sweet potatoes are super simple to make. The sweet potatoes are tender and buttery, while cinnamon and cardamom add warmth and flavor. The pecans add a great crunch.View Recipe
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Candied Sweet Potatoes
Greg DuPree

These candied sweet potatoes are super simple to make. The sweet potatoes are tender and buttery, while cinnamon and cardamom add warmth and flavor. The pecans add a great crunch.
15of 16Mashed Potatoes & Turnips with LeeksAli RedmondClassic mashed potatoes get a healthy twist when you add turnips, a cruciferous vegetable that’s rich in vitamin C. Turnips provide a touch of sweetness, while a savory leek topping completes this simple, easy side dish.View Recipe
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Mashed Potatoes & Turnips with Leeks
Ali Redmond

Classic mashed potatoes get a healthy twist when you add turnips, a cruciferous vegetable that’s rich in vitamin C. Turnips provide a touch of sweetness, while a savory leek topping completes this simple, easy side dish.
16of 16Slow-Cooker Cheesy PotatoesWhat’s not to love about this easy dump-and-go slow cooker recipe? It has potatoes and ooey-gooey cheese, all combined with a can of condensed cream of chicken soup! Whip up this kid-friendly side dish anytime you have a crowd to feed.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Cheesy Potatoes

What’s not to love about this easy dump-and-go slow cooker recipe? It has potatoes and ooey-gooey cheese, all combined with a can of condensed cream of chicken soup! Whip up this kid-friendly side dish anytime you have a crowd to feed.
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