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Last Updated: Nov 20, 2024 by Angela Latimer · Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving Potato Recipes

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These Thanksgiving potato recipes are just what you need to serve the most epic Thanksgiving dinner spread. This list has everything from classic mashed potatoes to elegant fondant potatoes and everything in between. If you love potatoes, you're in the right place!

See my easy Thanksgiving breakfasts to start your day right, then grab some of my easy Thanksgiving dinner menu ideas and Thanksgiving turkey cake pops too.

Best Thanksgiving potato recipes with 4 family favorite side dishes pictured in a square collage.
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  • Best Holiday Potato Side Dishes
  • Potato Recipes For Thanksgiving
  • 1. Dauphinoise Potatoes
  • 2. Twice Baked Potatoes
  • 3. Boiled Potatoes
  • 4. Roasted Potatoes & Onions
  • 5. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
  • 6. Fondant Potatoes
  • 7. Onion Soup Mix Roasted Potatoes
  • 8. Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
  • 9. Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
  • 10. Yellow Mashed Potatoes
  • 11. Mashed Potato Casserole
  • 12. Parmesan Roasted Mashed Potatoes
  • 13. Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes
  • 14. Green Bean Potato Sausage Casserole
  • 15. Cheesy Funeral Potatoes
  • 16. Duck Fat Fried Potatoes
  • 17. Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes
  • 18. Parmentier Potatoes
  • 19. Melting Potatoes
  • 20. Duchess potatoes
  • 🦃 More Thanksgiving Side Dishes
  • 📖 Recipe Card
  • 20+ Best Thanksgiving Potato Recipes: Onion Soup Mix Roasted Potatoes (+More Tasty Side Dishes!)
  • 💬 Comments & Reviews

Best Holiday Potato Side Dishes

No Thanksgiving spread is complete without potatoes, but there are so many options to choose from. Do you keep it classic with some creamy mashed potatoes or go all out with something fancier like dauphinoise potatoes?

Thankfully, there are no rules regarding how many potato dishes you can have on one table. Try a few of these recipes and find your family's new favorite.

Potato Recipes For Thanksgiving

Your holiday get-together will be a success with any of these potato side dishes on the menu. Try a couple of different recipes, no one will complain if you have extra potatoes!

Whether you're a pro at hosting Thanksgiving dinner and holiday parties or giving it a try for the first time this year, you're sure to find my ultimate guide to planning Thanksgiving a help! Don't forget to safely thaw your holiday turkey early, too!

1. Dauphinoise Potatoes

Cheesy au gratin dauphinoise potatoes are surprisingly simple to make. They look beautiful on the table and they taste even better.

Dauphinoise Potatoes (Cheesy Potatoes Gratin Dauphinoise)
Dauphinoise potatoes are simple and cheesy thin-sliced potatoes layered with cream, butter, and cheese for an incredible side dish.
Dauphinoise Potatoes Recipe
Baked dauphinoise potatoes in white oval casserole dish with fresh thyme garnish.

2. Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice-baked potatoes are a family favorite. The potato skins are filled with a blend of potato, butter, ham, bacon, sour cream, and cheese. Yum!

Twice Baked Potatoes
These twice baked potatoes are a family-favorite recipe that easily upgrades your standard baked potatoes.
Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe
large square overhead of several twice baked potatoes on white background.

3. Boiled Potatoes

Boiled potatoes are soft, buttery, and so easy to make. Garlic is optional but adds a lovely flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Boiled Potatoes
These incredibly easy-to-make boiled potatoes combine tender, tasty baby potatoes tossed with melted butter and seasoning staples.
Boiled Potatoes Recipe
Boiled potatoes in a white bowl with parsley on top.

4. Roasted Potatoes & Onions

Oven-roasted potatoes and onions pair well with anything. Whether you're serving ham or turkey, this side dish is a great choice.

Roasted Potatoes and Onions
Roasted potatoes & onions are a simple and easy side dish that pairs well with everything and everyone loves to eat.
Roasted Potatoes & Onions Recipe
Square image showing roasted potatoes and onions.

5. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

With so much happening in the kitchen, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to whip out your Instant Pot. These mashed potatoes are rich, creamy, and delicious, in half the time!

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot mashed potatoes will make some rich and creamy mashed potatoes with minimal effort.
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Easy Instant Pot mashed potatoes served in a bowl and topped with melting butter.

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6. Fondant Potatoes

Fondant potatoes are so creamy and delicious, yet surprisingly easy to make. Not to mention, they make a wonderful addition to an elegant Thanksgiving dinner menu.

Fondant Potatoes
Fondant potatoes look fancy, but this classic potato side dish is actually easy to make!
Fondant Potatoes Recipe
Fondant potatoes served on white tray with pan juices.
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7. Onion Soup Mix Roasted Potatoes

These flavorful roasted potatoes only call for a few ingredients. All the flavor comes from a savory dry onion soup mix (you can buy Lipton or make your own).

Onion Soup Mix Roasted Potatoes
Onion soup mix roasted potatoes are flavorful, delicious, and super easy to make since they use dry onion soup mix.
Onion Soup Mix Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Square image of onion soup mix roasted potatoes on a plate.

8. Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes

Cheesy bacon ranch potatoes are just as tasty as they sound. It's a fabulous side dish for any family dinner- Thanksgiving included.

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
These cheesy bacon ranch potatoes are one of my favorite easy potato side dishes, and once you try them you’ll realize what you’ve been missing.
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes Recipe
Square image of cheesy bacon ranch potatoes in a 9x13 dish..

9. Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

If you like your potatoes with some texture, this is the recipe for you. They are still rich and creamy but with some chunks and bits of potato skin.

Red Skin Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Red skin mashed potatoes with roasted garlic and cream cheese are a classic holiday side dish and a staple for great family meals.
Red Skin Mashed Potatoes Recipe
These delightfully creamy Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes are loaded with roasted garlic and cream cheese for the ultimate silky texture with just enough lumps to let the red skin potato flavor shine!

10. Yellow Mashed Potatoes

Yukon gold potatoes are extra soft and buttery tasting. So naturally, they make the most incredible mashed potatoes.

Yellow Mashed Potatoes
These yellow mashed potatoes are easy to whip up in a pinch, only use a handful of ingredients, and are incredibly delicious.
Yellow Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Square image showing a large bowl of yellow mashed potatoes.

11. Mashed Potato Casserole

Loaded mashed potatoes but in baked casserole form. What's not to love about creamy potatoes and all your favorite toppings in one dish?

Make Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole
This mashed potato casserole features creamy mashed potatoes, cheese, flavorful seasoning, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping
Mashed Potato Casserole Recipe
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12. Parmesan Roasted Mashed Potatoes

Parmesan roasted mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. They're cheesy and creamy with a crispy topping you can't resist.

Parmesan Roasted Mashed Potatoes
A delightfully cheesy, crispy version of your standard mashed potatoes that's simply perfect for holiday meals!
Check out this recipe
Easy Parmesan Roasted Mashed Potatoes

13. Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes

Grab your slow cooker for this fantastic potato side dish and free up your oven for other dishes. Set the sliced potatoes on high to have these creamy potatoes on the table in no time.

Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes
This creamy crockpot scalloped potatoes is an easy potato side dish of layered potato slices and sauce.
Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Wide image of crockpot scalloped potatoes on a plate.

14. Green Bean Potato Sausage Casserole

My hearty green bean potato casserole with sausage is a hearty side dish that can double as a meal on days other than Thanksgiving. It's a great way to make a budget-friendly meal with my easy Instant Pot turkey breast.

Green Bean Potato Sausage Casserole
This green bean potato sausage casserole is a hearty, flavorful, filling variation of a classic holiday side dish.
Green Bean Potato Sausage Casserole
Wide image of green bean potato and sausage casserole in baking dish.

15. Cheesy Funeral Potatoes

My easy, cheesy funeral potatoes are a must-have side dish on so many occasions that I figured no one would complain if I made them for Thanksgiving. I was right! And they disappeared so fast that I know to always make a double batch.

Cheesy Funeral Potatoes
These cheesy funeral potatoes are the perfect side dish for large gatherings where you need to feed a crowd.
Cheesy Funeral Potatoes Recipe
Wide image of cheesy funeral potatoes.

16. Duck Fat Fried Potatoes

My crispy duck-fat fried potatoes are a special treat for any meal. If you happen to have goose fat, you could swap that out for an equally amazing recipe!

Duck Fat Fried Potatoes
Duck-fat fried potatoes are the perfect fried potato, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a luscious taste from the duck fat.
Duck Fat Fried Potatoes Recipe
Square image of duck fat fried potatoes topped with green onion on a plate.

17. Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes

Tender Instant Pot au gratin potatoes are another great dish to pick, that doesn't require using your oven. These are some of my favorite sides since they're practically effortless.

Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes
These Instant Pot au gratin potatoes are easy to prepare, quick to make, and completely cheesy and delicious.
Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe
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18. Parmentier Potatoes

Parmentier potatoes are just mini roasted potatoes loaded with fresh herbs and garlic. Because they are so small, they roast extra quickly.

Parmentier Potatoes
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19. Melting Potatoes

Melting potatoes get their name from their creamy insides that practically 'melt' in your mouth. The outside gets a nice crunch, it's a perfect balance.

Melting Potatoes
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20. Duchess potatoes

These decorative swirls of mashed potato will take your Thanksgiving dinner to the next level. The outsides turn golden brown while the inside stays nice and creamy.

Duchess Potatoes
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🦃 More Thanksgiving Side Dishes

  • Sauteed Green Beans - A quick and easy vegetable side dish that adds some color to your table.
  • Velveeta Mac and Cheese - An easy-to-make creamy mac and cheese that the whole family will love.
  • Roasted Butternut Squash - This healthy fall side dish pairs well with any entree.
  • Mashed Sweet Potatoes - Sweet and savory mashed sweet potatoes are always a great choice on Thanksgiving.
  • Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce - This cranberry sauce is the perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors.
  • Sour Cream Cornbread - The most fluffy and moist cornbread you will ever have.
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  • Square image of holiday ham casserole.
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  • Square image of crockpot scalloped potatoes on a plate.
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20+ Best Thanksgiving Potato Recipes: Onion Soup Mix Roasted Potatoes (+More Tasty Side Dishes!)

These Thanksgiving potato recipes are just what you need to serve the most epic Thanksgiving dinner spread. This list has everything from classic mashed potatoes to elegant fondant potatoes and everything in between. If you love potatoes, you're in the right place!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 161kcal
Prep 10 minutes minutes
Cooking 35 minutes minutes
Total Time 45 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 lb potatoes (3 ½ cups diced, about 3 medium russet potatoes - *see note)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 oz dry onion soup mix (packets are 1.9 ounces, use approximately half the packet - *see note)
  • ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)

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Instructions
 

  • To get started, line a baking sheet with some parchment paper and preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C/Gas Mark 8).
  • Toss the 1 lb potatoes, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 oz dry onion soup mix, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, plus optional ½ teaspoon garlic powder if desired. You can do this in a medium-sized mixing bowl, a large plastic food storage bag, or directly on your baking sheet. As long as the soup mix ends up evenly distributed, any method will work wonderfully.
  • Bake the onion soup mix seasoned potatoes in your preheated oven at 450°F (230°C/Gas Mark 8) for 35-40 minutes. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir them every 15 minutes to ensure they cook evenly.
  • Remove from the oven and serve when your potatoes are fork-tender and golden crispy on the edges. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can peel your potatoes if you like. I chose to leave the peel on mine, but it is completely up to you!
  • Use a potato variety that is high in starch so it will hold up well to the heat of the oven, like Russet potatoes or Yukon Gold.
  • I recommend either Lipton brand dry onion soup mix, or you can make your own at home with my homemade onion soup mix!
  • The ingredients and instructions are for using a half packet of dry onion soup mix. Using a whole packet may be overwhelming, or not, depending on your personal tastes. Adjust to your liking.
  • To store: Store any leftover potatoes in a storage container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • To reheat: Use small bursts in the microwave to reheat.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 272mg (12%) | Potassium: 473mg (14%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 15mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Cuisine American
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