From your family favorites to tasty twists on classic recipes, these holiday potato side dish ideas are worthy of your Christmas table. These family-tested and approved potato side dish recipes will pair deliciously with your ham or roast. No matter if you need creamy mashed potatoes or want to try potato artichoke gratin, we have a Blue Ribbon winning recipe for you. What will you make for your holiday dinner this year?
Potato Au Gratin
“One absolutely magical way to enjoy potatoes is in a potato gratin, which is basically thinly sliced potatoes in a creamy sauce smothered in plenty of melted cheese! Yum!!!” - Kevin
Scalloped Potatoes With Bacon
“There are no better scalloped potatoes than these. I took them to a Christmas party and everyone asked for the family recipe.” - Cindy
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
“These creamy mashed potatoes are super smooth and buttery. They are super easy to make if you follow a few tips and tricks. I know how to make mashed potatoes is very controversial because everyone has their own method and tips.” - Debbie
Amazing Twice Baked Potatoes
“Well, I've made these twice, and both times, got rave reviews....thanks for sharing!! They are wonderful!” - Samantha
Mashed Potatoes with Brussels Sprouts
“We all love mashed potatoes, but we don't all love the fat and calories that always come with them. Well, these are NOT your typical mashed potatoes! This recipe is my personal twist on Colcannon, the classic Irish dish of mashed potatoes with cabbage. I make it with Brussels sprouts instead of cabbage, just because I love them!” - Shikha
Sassy & Savory Au Gratin Potatoes
“Just added a twist to a classic comfort favorite side dish. Flavorful, hot and melty with a smidgen of WOW! This dish is guaranteed to please and be the hit of the party on anyone's dinner table.” - Christina
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
“I tried this for the first time and my family went crazy for this. Usually I just get a mm yeah that is good. But they raved about this recipe. Thank you!” - Jan
Oven Roasted Potatoes With Olive Oil & Rosemary
“These potatoes can be sprayed with olive oil pan spray rather than using regular oil to make them less fattening. Most any vegetable can be prepared like this. The roasting gives them a much more intense flavor than just steaming them.” - Pat
Special Occasion Baked Mashed Potatoes
“I made these both Thanksgiving and Christmas. First I made half the recipe because there are only 5 of us. Husband ate them before I could get any leftovers. Used the whole recipe for Christmas. Got, maybe, 3-4 BITES of the leftovers. Tell you anything about how WONDERFUL they are? Going to make my own recipe and hide them. MY, GOSH, ARE THEY WONDERFUL!” - Judi
Elegant Potatoes
“I made this for Christmas dinner along with prime rib and received lots of compliments. This is a keeper.” - Barbara
Herb Roasted Potatoes
“Made these tonight. Followed the recipe as posted, only I did not have onion powder on hand, so I tossed a bit of dried minced onion in. They turned out beautiful! Will definitely make again - my husband even commented on how tasty they were. A big thumbs up on this one & congratulations on your blue ribbon!” - Melanie
Potato Artichoke Gratin
“I make this potato dish every Christmas with my prime rib. It is a favorite of my husbands. It is deliciously rich so it is a once-in-a-while indulgence.” - Melissa
Mozzarella And Parmesan Cheese Potatoes
“I was looking for a different side dish. This is my concoction and I will be making it again. My family loved it. You can't go wrong with potatoes and cheese.” - Jill