24 Healthy Potato Recipes

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24 Healthy Potato Recipes2/25 Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister-in-law, who is a dietitian, shared this recipe with me. Buttermilk and garlic flavor these smooth mashed potatoes that are better for you than typical versions with lots of butter. —Stephanie Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food recipe, but they don’t have to be unhealthy. This recipe uses buttermilk instead of heavy cream and butter, plus a jolt of garlic for plenty of savory flavor. Editor’s Tip: You

get ready to chop potatoes for dinner and notice some unwelcome “eyes.”

get ready to chop potatoes for dinner and notice some unwelcome “eyes.” Immediately, you wonder, Are sprouted potatoes safe to eat? Check if can you eat a potato that is sprouting. 3/25 Grilled Potatoes 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Need a simple sidekick to serve with steaks or chops? Try these grilled potatoes, which are bursting with fresh flavor. I make this recipe for picnics and potlucks. The potatoes turn out tender and well-seasoned. Plus, there’s one less pot to wash! —Jena Coffey,

Rock Hill, Missouri For easy cleanup, we love to grill in foil packets

Rock Hill, Missouri For easy cleanup, we love to grill in foil packets. Potatoes cook nicely with this method. Try Yukon golds, waxy red potatoes or sweet potatoes. Editor’s Tip: You might be surprised to know that storing these veggies together is bad news. Please find out how to store potatoes and onions correctly so they last longer! 4/25 Onion-Garlic Hash Browns Test Kitchen Approved Onion-Garlic Hash Browns Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Quick to assemble, this is a simple recipe I’ve cooked

many times

many times. Stir in hot sauce if you like a bit of heat. I also like to top the finished dish with a sprinkling of shredded cheddar cheese. —Cindi Hayward-Boger, Ardmore, Alabama This simple slow-cooker side dish dresses up a bag of frozen hash browns with a smattering of peppers, onions and herbs. Serve with hot sauce for southwestern-inspired flavor. 5/25 Oven Fries 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I jazz up these baked french fries with paprika and garlic powder. Something about the combination of spices

packs a punch

packs a punch. The leftovers are even good cold! —Heather Byers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The secret to crispy oven fries? You need three things: a bit of oil, high heat and the right potato. We like Yukon Golds, which are tender and not too moist. This recipe earns rave reviews. 6/25 Slow-Cooked Potatoes with Spring Onions 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Potatoes with Spring Onions Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 5 min Servings 12 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the simplicity of this recipe, as well as its ease of

preparation with my slow cooker

preparation with my slow cooker. Everyone always enjoys roasted potatoes, even my pickiest child! If desired, top with shredded or crumbled cheese. —Theresa Gomez, Stuart, Florida A healthy and affordable dish, this recipe calls only for potatoes, onions and a bit of oil. The slow-cooked result is sweet, savory and delectable. 7/25 Air-Fryer French Fries 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This low-calorie, air-fryer french fries recipe is perfect because I can whip it up at a moment’s notice with ingredients I have on hand. The fries

are so crispy, you won’t miss the deep fryer!

are so crispy, you won’t miss the deep fryer! —Dawn Parker, Surrey, British Columbia Instead of deep-frying french fries, make them in an air fryer. The potatoes will emerge crisp and not-too-oily. Soak the sliced potatoes in cold water before cooking to remove excess starch and help the potatoes cook more evenly. 8/25 Roasted Balsamic Red Potatoes 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Balsamic Red Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I found a potato recipe that called for vinegar, I was intrigued. But

It was fantastic!

without all the ingredients on hand, I had to improvise and gave it a whirl using Italian seasoning and balsamic vinegar. It was fantastic! —Lisa M. Varner, El Paso, TX The taste and texture of potatoes and vinegar are a classic match. The zippiness of the vinegar brightens up starchy potatoes. Here, sweeter balsamic makes simple roasted potatoes super special. 9/25 Indian Ginger Potatoes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Indian Ginger Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy ginger potato dish is so flavorful.

Here, savory turmeric and ginger give potatoes an Indian-inspired flavor

Make it even faster by cooking the potatoes ahead of time or using leftover potatoes. —Erin Kelkar, Norcross, Georgia Starchy, mild potatoes are super versatile, matching with almost any spice or herb. Here, savory turmeric and ginger give potatoes an Indian-inspired flavor. Use leftover potatoes to make a speedy side dish! 10/25 Lemon Roasted Fingerlings and Brussels Sprouts 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My trick to roasting veggies is to choose ones that cook in the same amount of time. Other combinations to try?

Cauliflower florets with baby carrots or okra with cherry tomatoes

Cauliflower florets with baby carrots or okra with cherry tomatoes. —Courtney Gaylord, Columbus, Indiana A tangy sauce made with mustard and lemon dresses up this easy sheet pan recipe. Brussels sprouts and thin potatoes cook at about the same rate; choose fingerlings and you won’t even have to peel or slice the potatoes. 11/25 12/25 Two-Tone Baked Potatoes 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One potato…two potato…this recipe is doubly wonderful as far as spud lovers are concerned. I have a reputation at

home and at work for trying out new recipes

home and at work for trying out new recipes. Everyone is glad I took a chance on this one.-Sherree Stahn, Central City, Nebraska This contest-winning recipe is a lighter take on stuffed potatoes. Roast sweet potatoes alongside the classic russets for a vitamin-rich “two-tone” dish that’s sweet and savory. 13/25 Sweet Corn and Potato Gratin 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tasty potato gratin side dish combines great garlic and onion flavor, and kids love the nice crispy topping, too! —Jennifer

A bread crumb topping adds a crispy crunch to the soft side dish

Olson, Pleasanton, California This cozy casserole is made creamy with milk, not heavy cream. A bread crumb topping adds a crispy crunch to the soft side dish. Serve alongside Sunday supper during cold weather months. 14/25 Lemon & Garlic New Potatoes 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon & Garlic New Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a simplified version of a dish my Costa Rican host sister used to make when I was in the Peace Corps. It has become a favorite side

dish at my house

dish at my house. —Katie Bartle, Parkville, Missouri Sometimes, the simplest dishes are best. This red potato recipe uses a neat trick: Boil potatoes whole, then drain the cooking water and heat with oil in the same pan to crisp up the skins. 15/25 Mashed Peppery Turnips 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mashed Peppery Turnips Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe in an attempt to use up a great turnip harvest from our garden, and to lighten up one of our favorite

By using turnips in place of potatoes, I made a low-carb side

dishes. By using turnips in place of potatoes, I made a low-carb side. Now we rarely serve plain mashed potatoes! —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas Mix bold and nutritious vegetables with potatoes to make a healthy, cozy dish. Here, turnips add extra flavor to classic mashed potatoes. 16/25 Curried Sweet Potato Wedges 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Curried Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sweet potatoes roasted with curry and smoked paprika delight everybody at our table. The mango chutney makes a tangy dip.

I love how the whole garlic cloves turn sweet after being caramelized

—Simi Jois, Streamwood, Illinois Roasting sweet potatoes brings out their inherent sweetness; these wedges are almost caramelized in places! A zippy curry seasoning offsets that sweetness, but you can use any spice blend in its place. 17/25 Skillet Potatoes with Red Pepper and Whole Garlic Cloves 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll be surprised that a skillet potato recipe this simple has so much flavor. I love how the whole garlic cloves turn sweet after being caramelized. Yum! —Anita Osborne, Thomasburg, Ontario Pan-roasted potatoes are always