Want a super easy side dish? These slow cooked potatoes are just the seasoned recipe you are looking for.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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Slow Cooker Parsley Potatoes
Ham and Potato Casserole
This ham and potato casserole is a delicious, filling dish that is perfect for any occasion. This hearty casserole features tender potatoes, savory ham, and a creamy, cheesy...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Cheesy Potatoes With Kielbasa
A creamy, cheesy, potatoey (that's a word, right?) casserole intermingled with meaty bites of kielbasa.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Au Gratin Potatoes
A classic potato casserole. Tender sliced potatoes are baked in a rich cheese sauce.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Mashed Potato Pancakes
This is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes (especially after the holidays).
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Low Country Shrimp And Grits With Bacon Gravy
Grits and gravy gets a surf-and-turf upgrade. Creamy grits stirred with cheese, shrimp, and green onion pair with savory bacon gravy for a mouthwatering...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cream Cheese And Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Boiled potatoes with sour cream, cream cheese, and butter topped with cheddar before a trip to the oven. The holy grail of mashed potatoes.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheddar Cheese Potatoes With Sour Cream
If you love loaded baked potatoes then this potato casserole is for you. Shredded potatoes are mixed with cheddar cheese, butter, and sour cream and baked in a...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Louisiana Oyster Stuffing
This recipe is the perfect way to add a little bit of seafood flair to your Thanksgiving feast. This traditional oyster stuffing is sure to please even the most discerning...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quicker Spanish Rice
Spanish rice, in an instant! This quick-to-fix side dish uses instant rice and salsa to whip up a tasty rice recipe in just a few minutes.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Benihana's Fried Rice
Make your own copycat version of the famous fried rice at Benihana's. It's quick and easy to prepare, and even has tips on how to make it in advance.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat KFC Potato Wedges
These wonderful wedges are just like they make 'em at KFC, but better since you'll have them super fresh. A blend of herbs and spices gives them a tasty, spicy coating and...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Frozen French Fries
A great way to have French fries on hand anytime you want them!
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Homemade Tater Tots
You can make these tasty tots ahead of time and freeze them for later (or, eat them right away!)
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Garlic And Rosemary Baked Potato Wedges
This side dish couldn't be simpler. Just slice the potatoes, season, and bake!
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Nobody Knows They're Instant Mashed Potatoes
Turn these instant potatoes into a creamy, mashed potato haven with cream cheese and our favorite friend, butter.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Rice O'Brien
O'Brien style refers to the onions and bell peppers in the dish. This simple oven-baked rice dish is great for any occasion.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Gourmet Scalloped Potatoes
Between the Parmesan-Gruyere topping and the garlic and shallot infused cream sauce, these scalloped potatoes are going to give the main course some stiff competition for...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Hash Browns From Scratch
Crispy and brown on the outside while still tender on the inside. The no-fail way to make perfect hash browns every time, from scratch.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Polenta
Cornmeal and butter with a touch of paprika and cayenne churns out a polenta that can be served warm and creamy or cooled in slices and browned.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Passover Miniature Potato Knishes
Made with water, egg yolk, onion, mashed potatoes, eggs, margarine, salt, black pepper, matzoh meal
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Boston Market Dill Potato Wedges
Make these famous Boston Market potato wedges in your own kitchen. You won't know you're not sitting in the restaurant.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Asian Rice Pilaf
Awesome Asian-inspired pilaf that's not much harder than a regular batch of rice. Kick ordinary white rice up a notch. Easy to add in broccoli or bok choy to make it even more...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing
Nothing fancy here, no unusual add-ins, just the kind of old-fashioned cornbread dressing your mother or grandmother used to make (and that everyone always loved!).
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Joe's Crab Shack Buttered Parsley Potatoes
It's easy to copy this recipe from Joe's Crab Shack! It simply consists of red potatoes, salt, fresh parsley, and of course, butter!
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Oven-Crisp Baked Potato Wedges
Easy oven-baked potato wedges with just the right amount of seasoning
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Hawaiian Fried Rice
This fried rice recipe has all the essential elements of traditional Asian fried rice with the addition of Hawaiian ingredients like pineapple and macadamia nuts.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chuck Wagon Fries
There's nothing quite like a big plate of Chuck Wagon Fries. Loaded with bacon, potatoes, cheese, and onions, they're the perfect comfort food.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Broasted New Potatoes
This three-ingredient recipe is a winning combination. Red potatoes are tossed with olive oil and Italian dressing mix and slow-cooked until tender.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Garlic Skillet Potatoes
This is a great go-to potato recipe to have handy. Potato wedges skillet-fried with onion, parsley, and garlic powder nail that crispy outside, soft inside balance....
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Congee
Congee can be doctored up in dozens of savory ways, from a simple splash of soy sauce to shredded nori seaweed and soft-boiled eggs.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Hammerstone's Loaded Fries
Serve some homemade bar food next time you serve drinks at home. Cheesy fries topped with sour cream, fresh bacon bits, and parsley are perfect alongside some alcohol and...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Spanish Rice And Kielbasa Skillet
Dress up a box of Spanish rice mix with this easy recipe. Simply add extra veggies and kielbasa and the rice mix takes the guesswork out of balancing the seasonings....
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun Rice
Add a little Cajun flavor to your rice side dish. Rice with tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, and Cajun spices make a great accompaniment to all kinds of entrees.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Bennigan's Potato Wedges
Bennigan's may not be around any longer but you can make their popular potato wedges at home. Tender potato bites are topped with cheese, bacon, and green onions and...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Green Beans With Potatoes and Bacon
Boiled potatoes and green beans with pan fried bacon and onion are a sure thing for a good home cookin' side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Popeye's Cajun Rice
A deliciously simply one pot Cajun creation. Thanks to the ground beef it's super satisfying, while Creole seasoning along with diced peppers and onions give it that comfort...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Au Gratin Potatoes and Ham
The crockpot makes short work of potatoes and ham. Cream of mushroom soup really cuts down on the ingredients list, letting you enjoy some creamy au gratin...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Parmesan Risotto
Love risotto but don't have time to stand around stirring? Try this delicious crock pot recipe that uses arborio rice, white wine, chicken broth, and parmesan cheese.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Outback Steakhouse Aussie Fries
Copy the popular cheese fries from Outback Steakhouse with this simple recipe that starts with frozen french fries and ends with a sprinkling of bacon.
Method: deep fryer, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Leftover Mashed Potatoes Croquettes
What do you do with leftover mashed potatoes? Try potato croquettes! They're crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and make for a great appetizer or side...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Parisian Potatoes
Learn how to make a delicious and easy recipe for Parisian potatoes. These potatoes are easy to make with a few ingredients and in under 30 minutes.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked White Rice
Want a foolproof way to cook rice? Try this oven-baked method with easy to follow instructions for baking rice in the oven for perfect results every time.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fried Onion Mashed Potatoes
Forget everything you know about mashed potatoes! This is the only recipe you'll need from now on. Perfect for Thanksgiving or anytime of the year.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Better Baked Hush Puppies
No need to drag out the deep fryer for these tasty nuggets. They are just like regular hush puppies but are baked in muffin tins instead of deep frying.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chef Gordon Ramsay's Pumpkin And Pancetta Risotto
We often think of pumpkin as only being for sweet dishes, but this risotto is a perfect example of a great savory use.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Southern Cheddar Cheese Grits
These slow cooked cheesy grits can be served for breakfast (toss a poached egg on top!) or as a savory side dish for dinner.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Garlic Fries
Dress up your frozen french fries with a heavy dose of garlic. You'll both love them and keep the vampires at bay.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Pearl Of The Orient's Young Chow Fried Rice
This recipe is a great copycat of the restaurant's Young Chow Fried Rice. It calls for shrimp, ham, and shredded barbecued pork which is the...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
15 Minute Chicken Parmesan Risotto
Tender chicken serves as hidden treasure amongst the creamy rice with pops of peas. This can be served as a side item or a main course.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
If you're a fan of the menu at this American chain of restaurants which serves a variety of foods such as burgers, steaks, pasta, and seafood then you'll love this collection of copycat recipes.
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.