15 Fancy Potato Recipes to Serve With Dinner

Fancy Crusted Rosemary Scalloped Potatoes

Thinly sliced potatoes are layered around a baking dish to make gorgeous, scalloped edges for this creamy casserole with Béchamel sauce and fresh rosemary.

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Classy Chanterelle Mushrooms and Potatoes

Baby Dutch yellow potatoes seasoned with sage, Dijon mustard, and thyme pair perfectly with chanterelle mushrooms cooked in dry white wine.

Steakhouse Potatoes Romanoff

Chef John, who got this recipe from Chef John Schenk of Striphouse in Las Vegas, says this special potato gratin is the "soulmate of steak" and is perfect for large holiday gatherings.

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Chantilly Potatoes

You need just five ingredients to make this decadent potato side dish: butter, mashed potatoes, heavy cream, Swiss cheese, and salt and pepper.

Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

This top-rated recipe has more than 5,000 rave reviews from the Allrecipes community. "Creamy, saucy and delicately flavored potatoes which are the perfect accompaniment to more robustly seasoned meats," says reviewer naples34102.

"Special" Roasted Potatoes

"The secret to these deliciously crusty potatoes is the pre-oven boiling in a salted and seasoned liquid," says Chef John. "The potatoes not only absorb flavor and salt, but more importantly the surface of the potato cooks, which is what forms the great crunchy texture in the oven."

Chef John's Cottage Fries

Skip the French fries and serve these delicious potato rounds with your next hearty meal. Beautifully seasoned with herbes de provence, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper, they'll pair with just about anything.

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Poutine Style Scalloped Potatoes

Beef gravy gives these traditional scalloped potatoes meaty flavor and a velvety smooth texture. Recipe creator cookingforseven recommends serving as a side dish with burgers.

Fabienne's Hasselback Potatoes

These stunning hasselback spuds have crispy edges and centers "as creamy as mashed potatoes," according to recipe creator Fabienne Rieson, who says you can season them overnight for extra rich flavor.

Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

Mascarpone cheese adds luscious decadence to these basic mashed potatoes. If you don't have mascarpone on hand, reviewer mickdee suggests using sour cream instead.

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Fondant Potatoes

Potatoes don't get much fancier than this old-fashioned recipe. "The way the crusty, crunchy edges outside contrast with the uniquely rich and creamy inside is truly a magical thing," says Chef John.

Roasted Parmesan Rosemary Potatoes

These simply seasoned, 5-ingredient roasted potatoes will quickly become a staple in your side dish rotation. Not only are they delicious, they smell absolutely amazing.

Old Irish Scalloped Potatoes

This old-fashioned family recipe is easy to make quickly with just four ingredients you probably already have on hand: potatoes, butter, half-and-half, and salt and pepper.

Pommes Anna with Gruyere

How gorgeous is this magazine-worthy French side dish, featuring thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes layered with Gruyere cheese and golden sauteed onions?

Instant Pot Garlic Roasted Melting Potatoes

Use your Instant Pot to make these impressive melting potatoes. Crispy, creamy, and garlic-infused, this quick and easy side dish is perfect for any occasion.

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