17 Easy 3-Step Potato Sides

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Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Ruff, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee.

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 Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Parm to mouthwatering and tender recipes like our French Onion Mashed Potatoes, these side dishes are sure to add a burst of flavor and texture to your meal.

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French Onion Mashed Potatoes

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Credit: Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower.

These French Onion Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate holiday upgrade to classic mashed potatoes. Creamy Yukon Golds get a boost from caramelized onions, cooked low and slow until jammy and sweet. The result is a side dish that’s perfect for pairing with roasts, poultry or festive vegetarian mains.

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Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Parm

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Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf.

Nutmeg, thyme and garlic give tender sweet potatoes a warm, savory backbone, while Parmesan creates a golden crust that crisps beautifully in the oven. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt and fresh thyme at the end adds just the right finishing touch. Whether served at a festive gathering or alongside a cozy weeknight roast, these potatoes are sure to steal the spotlight.

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Garlic-Parmesan Melting Sweet Potatoes

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Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser.

These garlic-Parmesan sweet potatoes melt in your mouth, just as the name implies! After browning in a hot oven, thick slices of sweet potato simmer in a garlic-infused broth, soaking up savory flavor. A finishing sprinkle of cheese adds a golden, crisp edge. This easy dish pairs beautifully with roasted chicken or pork and makes a wonderful holiday side.

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Sour Cream & Onion Melting Potatoes

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Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Ruff, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee.

This simple potato side dish uses onion powder, dried and fresh chives and garlic to re-create the classic flavor of sour cream and onion chips. Each potato is tender, with a creamy texture on the inside that truly melts in your mouth. You can substitute red bliss potatoes if you have them on hand.

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Spiced Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Credit: Ali Redmond
Credit: Ali Redmond

These roasted sweet potatoes are pleasantly spiced with a subtle kick of heat from Aleppo pepper and smoked paprika. Roasting the potatoes on two baking sheets ensures they have enough room to get crispy. Serve these spiced potatoes as a side dish for roasted chicken or use them in a breakfast hash.

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Spice-Roasted Sweet Potatoes over Garlicky Yogurt

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Credit: Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Sally McKay, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood

These spice-roasted sweet potatoes over garlicky yogurt is the recipe you need right now for the perfect blend of warmth, flavor and comfort. The sweet potatoes, caramelized to perfection with a mix of aromatic spices, are served over a tangy yogurt base that adds a cool, creamy contrast. This simple yet sophisticated recipe will elevate your weeknight dinner or impress at your next gathering.

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Crispy Lemon-Herb Roasted Potatoes

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Credit: Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek

These lemon-herb potatoes are a versatile side dish that marries the bright, zesty flavor of lemon with the aromatic notes of oregano, pairing beautifully with a range of main courses from roasted chicken and pork to seafood. We love the robust and earthy flavor of oregano, but feel free to swap it out for another fresh herb that pairs well with lemon, such as rosemary or sage.

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Balsamic-Rosemary Butter Melting Potatoes

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Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jasmine Smith, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines

These melting potatoes earn their name with a technique that combines high-heat roasting and braising for a crispy outside and a wonderfully creamy texture inside. The broth cooks off, leaving behind a sweet and tangy coating. Serve them with roasted chicken or pork and a side salad for dinner.

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Marry Me Scalloped Potatoes

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Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Inspired by "marry me" chicken, these creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes get a zesty kick from sun-dried tomatoes and thyme. While you can slice the potatoes by hand, a mandoline can speed up the process and give you perfect, even slices. For a different twist, swap out the Parmesan cheese for Gruyère or white Cheddar.

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Cumin-Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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Credit: Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

These simple roasted sweet potatoes are tossed with fragrant spices, lime zest and juice. Serve them with roasted pork, chicken or steak for a quick weeknight meal. When roasting sweet potatoes, we like to space them out as much as we can to help them crisp up, which is why the potatoes are divided into 2 pans.

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Crispy Oven-Roasted Potatoes

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Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

These oven-roasted potatoes flavored with dill and whole-grain mustard are roasted, then broiled for quick, evenly browned potatoes that remain tender and fluffy on the inside. Serve with roasted chicken or pork chops.

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3-Ingredient Chicken Tikka Masala Sweet Potatoes

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Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Simmer sauces pack tons of flavor into one ingredient, which helps streamline this easy three-ingredient dinner. Here we pair sweet potato with chicken breast cooked in tikka masala simmer sauce, but a simmer sauce of any flavor profile will work well too.

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Mashed Potatoes & Turnips with Leeks

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Credit: 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.

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Anthony Anderson’s Sweet Potato Home Fries with Cranberry-Hazelnut Crumble

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Credit: 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.

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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.

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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.

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Candied Sweet Potatoes

Credit: Greg DuPree
Credit: 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.

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