Austrian Erdäpfelgulasch with Paprika
Austrian Erdäpfelgulasch with Paprika is a practical 45-minute dinner for 3, layering 1 lb waxy potatoes, cubed with 1 red bell pepper, diced and bright sweet paprika.
- 45 min
- Serves 3
- Potatoes
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Potato Dinner Ideas
25 potato dinner recipes for home cooks, with cooking times.
Potatoes show up in comfort food in nearly every cuisine, and this collection proves it: Austrian potato goulash, Polish pierogi, Lithuanian kugelis, Ecuadorian llapingachos, Kenyan irio and Lebanese batata harra. Most recipes are vegetarian. Waxy potatoes hold their shape in stews and skillets; floury ones are better for mash and fritters.
25 dinner ideas
Dutch Stamppot with Smoked Sausage
Potato and kale mash, onion gravy and smoky sausage make an unfussy Dutch-style weeknight supper.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- Potatoes
Ecuadorian Llapingachos with Avocado and Peanut Sauce
Golden cheese-filled potato cakes with creamy peanut sauce, avocado and tomato salad make a memorable vegetarian plate.
- 60 min
- Serves 4
- Potatoes
Kenyan Irio Mash with Sautéed Greens
Potato, peas, corn, and greens are mashed into a comforting Kenyan-inspired plate with a quick tomato relish.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- Potatoes
Kenyan Viazi Karai Potato Fritters
Boiled potatoes coated in a turmeric chickpea-flour batter and deep-fried until the shell shatters.
- 45 min
- Serves 3
- Potatoes
Lebanese Batata Harra Spicy Potatoes with Yogurt
Lebanese Batata Harra Spicy Potatoes with Yogurt is a practical 35-minute dinner for 2, layering 1 lb potatoes, cubed with 1 cup greek yogurt and bright Aleppo pepper.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Potatoes
Lithuanian Kugelis Potato Skillet
Lithuanian Kugelis Potato Skillet is a practical 55-minute dinner for 3, layering 1 1/2 lb potatoes, grated with 1 small onion, grated and bright marjoram.
- 55 min
- Serves 3
- Potatoes
Luxembourgish Gromperekichelcher with Herb Yogurt
Luxembourgish Gromperekichelcher with Herb Yogurt is a practical 35-minute dinner for 2, layering 1 lb potatoes, grated with 1/2 cup greek yogurt and bright fresh parsley.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Potatoes
Montenegrin Kačamak Corn and Potato Bowl
Montenegrin Kačamak Corn and Potato Bowl is a practical 40-minute dinner for 2, layering 10 oz potatoes, cubed with 3/4 cup quick-cooking polenta and bright fresh parsley.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Potatoes
Nepali Aaloo Tama Bamboo Shoot Curry
Tender potatoes and bamboo shoots simmer in a bright Nepali-style tomato curry that is easy to make for two.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Potatoes
Northern Irish Champ with Mushroom Lentils
Creamy scallion potato champ and savory mushroom lentils make a cozy 40-minute vegetarian dinner for two.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Potatoes
Polish Potato Cheese Pierogi with Caramelized Onions
Homemade potato-cheese pierogi and sweet caramelized onions make a cozy Polish dinner for two.
- 50 min
- Serves 2
- Potatoes
Portuguese Caldo Verde with Chorizo
Silky potato soup, ribbons of kale and smoky chorizo create a fast Portuguese-inspired comfort meal.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- Potatoes
Sikkimese Shabaley Spinach Potato Pies
Pan-fried Sikkimese-style half-moon pies filled with potato, spinach, and warming spices are crisp and satisfying.
- 55 min
- Serves 2
- Potatoes
Slovak Bryndzove Halusky with Bacon
Tender potato dumplings tossed with sheep cheese and crisp bacon turn this Slovak favorite into dinner for two.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Potatoes
Slovak Lokše Potato Flatbreads with Cabbage
Slovak Lokše Potato Flatbreads with Cabbage is a practical 45-minute dinner for 2, layering 1 lb potatoes, mashed with 2 cups shredded cabbage and bright caraway seeds.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Potatoes
Slovenian Idrija Žlikrofi-Inspired Potato Dumpling Skillet
Slovenian Idrija Žlikrofi-Inspired Potato Dumpling Skillet is a practical 45-minute dinner for 2, layering 1 package potato gnocchi with 8 oz mushrooms, sliced and bright fresh chives.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Potatoes
Spanish Tortilla Espanola with Tomato Salad
Tender potatoes, sweet onions and eggs form a thick Spanish tortilla with a bright tomato salad on the side.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Potatoes
Swedish Raggmunk Potato Pancakes with Lingonberry
Swedish Raggmunk Potato Pancakes with Lingonberry is a practical 30-minute dinner for 2, layering 1 lb potatoes, grated with 2 large eggs and bright ground nutmeg.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Potatoes
Swiss Mushroom Rösti with Herbs
Crisp Swiss-style potato rösti supports creamy browned mushrooms for a simple vegetarian supper.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
- Potatoes
Syrian Batata B'Harra Potato Herb Skillet
Syrian Batata B'Harra Potato Herb Skillet is a practical 30-minute dinner for 2, layering 1 lb potatoes, cubed with 1 red bell pepper, diced and bright Aleppo pepper.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Potatoes
Tanzanian Zanzibar Urojo Potato Soup
A tangy turmeric and tamarind potato soup, layered at the table with chickpeas and crisp fried noodles.
- 50 min
- Serves 3
- Potatoes
Trinidadian Aloo Pie with Channa
Crisp potato-filled dough pockets and warmly spiced chickpeas make a Trinidadian-style handheld dinner.
- 55 min
- Serves 2
- Potatoes
Ukrainian Deruny Mushroom Pancakes
Ukrainian Deruny Mushroom Pancakes is a practical 35-minute dinner for 2, layering 1 lb potatoes, grated with 8 oz mushrooms, sliced and bright fresh dill.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Potatoes
Yunnan Potato Pickled Green Bean Stir-Fry
Crisp potato, tangy pickled green beans, and chile make an unfussy Yunnan-inspired vegetable dinner with rice.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Potatoes