You don’t need a holiday to love potatoes, but National Potato Day gives us the perfect excuse. From cheesy slow cooker hash browns to crispy smashed spuds and loaded mashed casseroles, these dishes are exactly what your August needs—easy, nostalgic, and crowd-approved. Whether you’re feeding hungry kids after school or bringing something special to a late-summer potluck, these potato recipes are total side dish heroes. Trust us, you’ll want them all.

Classic Amish Potato Salad with Sweet and Tangy Dressing

Classic Amish Potato Salad with Sweet and Tangy Dressing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Amish Potato Salad is a classic, crowd-pleasing side dish that blends tender potatoes with a creamy, tangy-sweet dressing rooted in Pennsylvania Dutch tradition—perfect for gatherings and nostalgic comfort.
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes

Slow Cooker Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes in Crock Pot is an easy, hands-off recipe where just 10 minutes of prep leads to a rich, creamy, and cheesy dish ideal for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend brunches.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Edges

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Edges. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes offers a quick, flavorful side with crisped edges and a warm seasoning kick—great for a cozy dinner or festive holiday meal.
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Crispy Crushed and Roasted New Potatoes

Crispy Crushed and Roasted New Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Crushed and Roasted New Potatoes are smashed before roasting for maximum crispiness, delivering a golden, fluffy-centered side dish that’s hard to resist.
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Quick Microwave Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Quick Microwave Loaded Mashed Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Smashed Potatoes deliver a satisfying contrast of crispy edges and fluffy centers, infused with herbs for a timeless, versatile side that fits any menu.
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Classic Scalloped Potatoes and Ham with Gruyère Cheese

Classic Scalloped Potatoes and Ham with Gruyère Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham is a hearty, comforting bake layered with creamy cheese, tender potatoes, and savory ham—perfect for leftovers or feeding a crowd.
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Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes with Caramelized Onions. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Oven Roasted Potatoes from Butter & Baggage are a classic comfort side, featuring caramelized edges and a soft interior, seasoned and roasted to perfection for any meal.
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Super Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes

Super Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Super Crunchy Roasted Potatoes are crisp on the outside and fluffy inside, using simple seasonings to create an irresistible, go-to side dish.
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Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes (No Butter Required)

Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes (No Butter Required). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes offer a creamy, vegan alternative to traditional mash, with Tuscan herbs and smooth texture that proves you don’t need butter for flavor or richness.
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Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crockpot Mashed Potatoes are creamy, buttery, and comforting—an effortless, make-ahead holiday or dinner side that brings all the warmth without the stovetop hassle.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Easy Stovetop Candied Sweet Potatoes

Easy Stovetop Candied Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Candied Sweet Potatoes are tender and caramelized in a buttery glaze, balancing sweet and savory for a rich, Southern-inspired dish ideal for festive tables.
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Sweet Potato and Peach Casserole with Buttery Crumble

Sweet Potato and Peach Casserole with Buttery Crumble. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Peaches gives a fresh twist to tradition, combining creamy potatoes with juicy peaches and a buttery crumble for a bright and cozy holiday side.
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Fresh Green Bean and New Potato Salad with Honey Dressing

Fresh Green Bean and New Potato Salad with Honey Dressing. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Green Bean Salad is a crisp, refreshing option with vibrant flavors and a light dressing—ideal for everything from weekday dinners to entertaining guests.
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Almond Cranberry Sweet Potato Stuffing Casserole

Almond Cranberry Sweet Potato Stuffing Casserole. Photo credit: An Immigrant’s Table.

Almond Tuile Cookies are light, crispy, and nutty, fragranced with orange zest and vanilla—perfect for a delicate, gluten- and dairy-free afternoon treat.
Get the Recipe: Almond Cranberry Sweet Potato Stuffing Casserole

Classic Cheesy Funeral Potatoes Casserole

Classic Cheesy Funeral Potatoes Casserole. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Cheesy Funeral Potatoes from Blackberry Babe is a creamy, comforting hash brown casserole topped with crunchy cornflakes, ideal for gatherings or potlucks.
Get the Recipe: Classic Cheesy Funeral Potatoes Casserole

Smoky Grilled Hasselback Potatoes

Smoky Grilled Hasselback Potatoes. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Smoked Potatoes deliver smoky, herb-seasoned flavor in every bite—an easy, grilled side dish that complements BBQ favorites and elevates any cookout.
Get the Recipe: Smoky Grilled Hasselback Potatoes

Herbed Goat Cheese Twice-Baked Potatoes

Herbed Goat Cheese Twice-Baked Potatoes. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Goat Cheese Twice-Baked Potatoes are rich and fluffy, infused with tangy goat cheese and herbs, then baked until golden—an elegant and flavorful side dish.
Get the Recipe: Herbed Goat Cheese Twice-Baked Potatoes

Fluffy Sweet Potato Soufflé with Marshmallow Top

Fluffy Sweet Potato Soufflé with Marshmallow Top. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Sweet Potato Soufflé is a modern spin on classic casserole, made extra special with a fluffy marshmallow topping for a light yet indulgent holiday dish.
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Loaded Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

Loaded Twice-Baked Potato Casserole. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Loaded Potato Casserole from Blackberry Babe mixes mashed potatoes with sour cream, cheese, bacon, and more, offering a rich and customizable dish for using up leftovers.
Get the Recipe: Loaded Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes with Parmesan and Rosemary

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes with Parmesan and Rosemary. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes are crispy outside, creamy inside, and seasoned just right—a healthy, colorful side or snack that’s easy to love.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes with Parmesan and Rosemary

Lemon Garlic Greek Roasted Potatoes

Lemon Garlic Greek Roasted Potatoes. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Roasted Greek Style Potatoes are baked with olive oil, lemon, and garlic for a zesty, Mediterranean side dish full of vibrant flavor.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Garlic Greek Roasted Potatoes

One-Skillet Stovetop Potatoes au Gratin

One-Skillet Stovetop Potatoes au Gratin. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Stovetop Potatoes Au Gratin offers creamy, cheesy layers in under 30 minutes—all made in one skillet for a quick and cozy side.
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Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Air Fryer Potato Wedges are easy to make at home with crispy outsides and fluffy centers—perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side for game day.
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Ponderosa-Style Loaded Mashed Potatoes (Copycat Recipe)

Ponderosa-Style Loaded Mashed Potatoes (Copycat Recipe). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Ponderosa Copycat Loaded Mashed Potatoes recreates the nostalgic, creamy mashed side with cheese, bacon, and green onions in just 30 minutes for a crowd-pleasing favorite.
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