Few ingredients can stretch a grocery budget quite like a bag of potatoes. Turn them into soup and you’ve got a filling dinner, roast them for a super easy side dish, or add them to breakfast and suddenly everyone stays full a whole lot longer! This collection of easy potato recipes has plenty of ideas for putting that humble bag to work, including soups, salads, casseroles, crispy sides, and breakfasts. And if you’ve also got sweet potatoes to use up, don’t miss our sweet potato recipes roundup too!

Potato Soup Recipes

Can we all just agree that there aren’t too many things better than a big, warm and cozy bowl of potato soup? Adding potatoes to any soup recipe instantly takes it to an entirely new level. Here are my top picks for the best potato soups!

1. Classic Potato Soup

Classic Potato Soup

This easy Classic Potato Soup recipe turns a handful of everyday ingredients into a thick, creamy, and deeply comforting meal in under an hour. 5 from 3 votes $5.41 recipe / $0.90 serving Get the Recipe

Sometimes you just can’t beat a classic! This potato soup is thick and creamy, but there’s no heavy cream or expensive add-ins in sight! This recipe makes six generous servings for around $0.90 each, so this is serious budget comfort food.

2. Ham and Potato Soup

Ham and Potato Soup

This ham and potato soup is creamy but not too heavy and loaded with fresh veggies and salty ham. It's perfect for the seasonal transition! 5 from 20 votes $11.25 recipe / $1.40 serving Get the Recipe

Got leftover ham? I say turn it into this cozy ham and potato soup! It’s loaded with tender potatoes, carrots, celery, and salty ham for the easiest dinner soup ever. You can also use a ham steak if you don’t have leftovers waiting in the fridge.

3. Zuppa Toscana

Zuppa Toscana

Zuppa Toscana is a creamy, filling, and flavorful soup with Italian sausage, potatoes, and kale. Just like The Olive Garden's, but made from scratch! 4.83 from 162 votes $9.98 recipe / $1.25 serving Get the Recipe

Our version of zuppa toscana is packed with Italian sausage, kale, creamy potatoes, and white beans in a rich & flavorful broth. It’s hearty, veggie-packed, and exactly the sort of cozy soup that belongs on the menu once the weather starts to cool down. Trust me, your family will LOVE it.

4. Potato Leek Soup

Potato Leek Soup

This creamy Potato Leek Soup recipe is rich & cozy, made with buttery leeks, tender potatoes, and a few simple techniques for the best texture. 5 from 4 votes $8.46 recipe / $1.05 serving Get the Recipe

My easy potato leek soup keeps things simple with tender potatoes and mild, buttery leeks in a flavorful broth. I like to mash and blend some of the potatoes, while others are kept whole, leaving you a really nice mix of silky soup and tender potato pieces.

5. Potato Corn Chowder

Potato Corn Chowder Recipe

This creamy Potato Corn Chowder is the ultimate vegetarian comfort food! With tender potatoes, corn, and a rich, velvety broth, it’s seriously delicious! 4.72 from 7 votes $5.46 recipe / $0.68 serving Get the Recipe

Sweet corn and tender potatoes make this potato corn chowder extra hearty without sending the grocery bill through the roof. It’s creamy, cozy, seriously flavorful (I know this for a fact because it’s my recipe 😉), and makes eight servings for about $0.68 each. Now that’s my kind of soup!

6. Creamy Loaded Potato Soup

Loaded Potato Soup Recipe

Loaded Potato Soup is like your favorite baked potato with all the fixins, including bacon, sour cream, green onion, and cheese, but in a bowl! 4.89 from 44 votes $6.16 recipe / $1.02 serving Get the Recipe

This loaded potato soup takes classic potato soup firmly into comfort-food territory. It has chunky potato pieces, a velvety creamy base, and plenty of room for all your favorite toppings. Add bacon, cheese, green onions, sour cream, or whatever you have on hand!

More Hearty Main Dishes Featuring Potatoes

Potatoes aren’t just for side dishes! They’re also one of my favorite ways to bulk up a meal without spending a lot of extra money. And they really do fill you up for pennies!

7. Ham and Potato Casserole

Ham and Potato Casserole Recipe

This Ham and Potato Casserole is insanely delicious and absolutely perfect when you want something a little extra special for breakfast or brunch! 4.73 from 18 votes $8.46 recipe / $1.41 serving Get the Recipe

This ham and potato casserole is loaded with tender potatoes, salty ham, sharp cheddar, and a creamy homemade sauce. Everything bakes together until hot, bubbly, and golden around the edges. It’s hearty enough for dinner, but it also works really well for brunch, holidays, or anytime you need an easy meal that feeds a crowd.

8. Sheet Pan Kielbasa, Potatoes, and Green Beans

Sheet Pan Kielbasa Potatoes and Green Beans

Sheet pan meals don't get any easier or more delicious than this Sheet Pan Kielbasa Potatoes and Green Beans dinner. 4.72 from 69 votes $9.47 recipe / $2.37 serving Get the Recipe

You only need six ingredients for this sheet pan kielbasa, potatoes, and green beans dinner, making it a great option for busy nights! The smoky kielbasa and steak seasoning give those potatoes SO much flavor as they cook. You won’t need much else here, as this is already a full meal on one pan!

9. Smoky Potato Chickpea Stew

Smoky Potato Chickpea Stew

This Smoky Potato Chickpea Stew is a hearty and filling plant-based dish that will keep you full and warm this winter! 4.88 from 138 votes $7.05 recipe / $1.18 serving Get the Recipe

This hearty and delicious smoky potato chickpea stew is full of lots of veggies and simmered in a smoky, warm broth that is perfect year-round but especially during the winter season. It’s a totally vegan soup I’ll happily stock my freezer with!

Potato Salad Recipes

Whether you like your potato salad creamy and classic, warm and tangy, or with a little Cajun kick, I’ve got you covered! These easy potato salads are perfect for cookouts and potlucks, but I’m definitely not waiting for summer to come back round again to make them.

10. CLassic Southern Potato Salad

Classic Potato Salad

This creamy Potato Salad uses both mustard and mayonnaise for a super flavorful dressing that is rich, tangy, and classic. 4.88 from 16 votes $6.47 recipe / $0.81 serving Get the Recipe

If I’m craving a classic, creamy potato salad, this is the one I’m reaching for. Our classic potato salad has a rich mayo-and-mustard dressing, tender potatoes, and plenty of crunch from celery and green onions. It’s an easy, crowd-friendly side for cookouts, holidays, or pretty much any family gathering.

11. German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

This Southern German-style potato salad is made with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, onions, and a tangy mustard-vinegar dressing instead of mayo! 4.74 from 19 votes $7.93 recipe / $1.32 serving Get the Recipe

If you want a break from the usual creamy potato salad, try this German potato salad. Thick-cut potatoes, crispy bacon, and a tangy mayo-free dressing give it a completely different flavor and texture from the classic version.

12. Cajun Potato Salad

Cajun Potato Salad

Cajun Potato Salad is creamy, spicy, smoky, and absolutely packed with flavor! It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering. 4.58 from 7 votes $5.22 recipe / $0.87 serving Get the Recipe

Time to liven up the traditional potato salad with this spicy, flavorful Cajun potato salad! It has a little bit of a kick thanks to the Cajun seasoning and a dash of hot sauce, but it still maintains that creamy, delicious flavor and texture that I love.

Classic Side Dishes

Mashed, baked, roasted, smothered in cheese…potatoes really can do it all. These classic sides are cozy, budget-friendly, easy, and always welcome at my dinner table.

13. Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Follow these easy steps to make the smoothest, fluffiest, cloud-like mashed potatoes you've ever had! Plus ideas for more flavor add-ins. 4.88 from 8 votes $2.29 recipe / $0.45 serving Get the Recipe

A big bowl of buttery mashed potatoes is pretty hard to beat when you’re craving comfort but trying to stay within budget. This classic version is fluffy, creamy, genuinely easy to make, and versatile enough to serve with everything. And I mean everything. Stews, casseroles, meatloaf, roasted veggies…there’s really no wrong answer when mashed potatoes are the question.

14. Classic Baked Potatoes

How to Make Baked Potatoes

Learn how to make the best baked potatoes with flavorful, crispy skin and fluffy insides in three easy steps. Baked potato topping ideas included! 4.91 from 11 votes $1.62 recipe / $0.40 serving Get the Recipe

A classic baked potato is one of those budget-friendly sides I come back to again and again. They’re inexpensive, filling, and that crispy skin and fluffy center is the perfect blank canvas for whatever toppings you have on hand!

15. Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food featuring fluffy mashed potatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese, and more delicious toppings. 4.82 from 22 votes $7.95 recipe / $0.99 serving Get the Recipe

My family would happily have these twice-baked potatoes for dinner any night of the week. They’re loaded with bacon, cheese, sour cream, and butter, then baked until golden on top with crisp potato skins. They’re a little more indulgent than a regular baked potato, but still easy and budget-friendly!

16. Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes

These rich and creamy scalloped potatoes are the perfect comfort food side dish to pair with your holiday meal or any weeknight dinner! 5 from 8 votes $4.09 recipe / $0.45 serving Get the Recipe

These scalloped potatoes prove that a few budget-friendly ingredients can still make a side dish feel extra special. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with a rich, velvety milk-based sauce, then baked until tender and creamy. I think they’re holiday-table worthy, but simple enough to serve with a regular weeknight dinner, too.

17. Potatoes Au Gratin

Potatoes Au Gratin

Thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy, cheesy sauce make this Potatoes Au Gratin recipe pure potato casserole heaven. 4.65 from 14 votes $5.33 recipe / $0.67 serving Get the Recipe

When only cheesy potatoes will do, make potatoes au gratin. It has layers of tender potatoes and plenty of cheddar, all baked together until bubbly and golden on top. YUM.

18. Oven Roasted Potatoes

Oven Roasted Potatoes

These Oven Roasted Potatoes are an easy side made with russet potatoes, a quick parboil, and simple seasonings for deeply golden edges and fluffy centers. 5 from 3 votes $1.75 recipe / $0.43 serving Get the Recipe

Roasted potatoes are one of my favorite low-fuss sides because I can get them in the oven, then work on the rest of dinner. My oven-roasted potatoes get a quick par-boil first, which roughs up the surface and helps create extra crispy, deeply golden edges in the oven. The centers stay wonderfully soft and creamy!

Breakfast Recipes

Potatoes for breakfast? Absolutely! They’re an inexpensive way to make breakfast a whole lot more filling, whether you crisp them in a skillet, roast them in the oven, or pair them with eggs and ham. These recipes are perfect for weekend breakfasts, brunch, and meal prep.

19. Ham and Potato Frittata

Ham & Potato Frittata

Potatoes, eggs, and ham, this frittata is all of your breakfast favorites in one dish. Filling and flavorful on a dime. 
4.32 from 16 votes $5.79 recipe / $0.72 serving Get the Recipe

Potatoes, eggs, and ham come together in this ham and potato frittata for a seriously filling breakfast on a budget. The thinly sliced potatoes bulk out the frittata without adding much cost, and it reheats well, so you can cook once and have breakfast ready for the next few days.

20. Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

Skillet Breakfast Potatoes Recipe

These Skillet Breakfast Potatoes have a buttery, tender inside and crispy golden brown outside. They’re so good, super easy, and always a favorite! No ratings yet $2.58 recipe / $0.65 serving Get the Recipe

I’m always happy to skip the brunch bill and make these skillet breakfast potatoes at home instead. They’re buttery and tender in the middle with crisp, golden edges, and they cook right on the stovetop. I’d serve them with eggs and toast for an easy, filling breakfast (and you don’t even need to leave your house for it!)

21. Smoky Roasted Breakfast Potatoes

Smoky Roasted Breakfast Potatoes

These Smoky Roasted Breakfast Potatoes cook in the oven, leaving your hands and pans free to cook your eggs and enjoy a stress-free breakfast! 5 from 7 votes $1.92 recipe / $0.48 serving Get the Recipe

Add these smoky roasted breakfast potatoes to your next weekend breakfast or brunch when you want an easy, mostly hands-off side. A generous sprinkle of smoked paprika gives them tons of flavor, and because they cook in the oven, you can get on with the eggs, bacon, or whatever else you’re serving alongside them.

22. Country Breakfast Bowls

Country Breakfast Bowls

Country breakfast bowls combine roasted potatoes, scrambled eggs, salsa, and cheese for an easy freezer-friendly make ahead breakfast meal prep! 4.88 from 71 votes $7.76 recipe / $1.29 serving Get the Recipe

If mornings are hectic, these country breakfast bowls are a great one to meal prep ahead of time. Seasoned roasted potatoes are topped with scrambled eggs, salsa, and cheddar for a filling breakfast you can stash in the fridge or freezer. Then all you need to do in the morning is heat one up and dig in! So easy.

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Our Easy Potato Recipes roundup was originally published 6/9/23. It was republished to be better than ever 9/26/26.

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