Best 15 Holiday Potatoes Recipes

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As the holiday season approaches, many of us begin to think about the delicious food that we will be enjoying. One of the most popular holiday dishes is potatoes. Whether you are looking for a classic mashed potato recipe or something a little more unique, you will find the perfect potato recipe here. With so many different ways to prepare potatoes, you can be sure to find the perfect potato recipe for your holiday table.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

HOLIDAY MASHED POTATOES



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My mom passed this recipe on to me several years ago and I have been making it for every holiday dinner since. They can be made ahead, eliminating the need for mashing potatoes on the big day! I sprinkle a little paprika on top before baking to give it some color. Prep time does not include time it takes to boil the potatoes.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Potato

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 lbs potatoes, peeled and cooked
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Beat hot potatoes until all lumps are removed.
  • Add cream cheese (in small pieces) and the butter.
  • Beat well until cheese and butter are completely melted and mixed.
  • Stir in sour cream.
  • Add eggs and onion to milk and add this to the potatoes with salt and pepper.
  • Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Place in a greased 9-inch casserole.
  • Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until lightly rounded on top (puffy).

TINA'S HOLIDAY MASHED POTATOES



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An interpretation of my mother-in-law's whipped red potatoes that she serves for every holiday or get-together. Whether it's Christmas, Easter, or the Fourth of July, these creamy whipped red potatoes are a perfect side dish! There's no need for gravy!

Provided by milbax

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese
½ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup butter, softened
¼ cup sliced green onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a large stockpot with water. Add potatoes, chicken bouillon, and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl. Add cheese, milk, sour cream, and butter; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Transfer mashed potatoes to a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 26.1 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 321.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

HOLIDAY ONLY MASHED POTATOES



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These mashed potatoes are too fattening to have on a regular basis. I only make these on holidays, and everyone wonders what's in them that's makes them so rich...

Provided by Saltair4

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 pounds red potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup butter
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, add butter, and mash using a potato masher, ricer or mixer. Gradually beat in the heavy cream. Serve hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 84.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

HOLIDAY CITRUS SWEET POTATOES



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Change out your traditional sweet potato recipe with this new version. The fruit sauce provides a bright, but not too sweet accent to the sweet potatoes. This side is sure to be enjoyed.-Maureen Akins, Kent, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large sweet potatoes (about 4-1/2 pounds)
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 cup orange juice
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce sweet potatoes. Bake at 400° for 45-50 minutes or just until tender. Reduce heat to 350°. When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., Drain pineapple, reserving juices. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and brown sugar. Gradually stir in orange juice and reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the pineapple, oranges and cranberries; heat through., Pour sauce over sweet potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HOLIDAY POTATOES



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This is a cheesy potato recipe compiled from several of my potato casserole recipes. It's quick and easy and everyone seams to loves it..I am always asked to bring it to church and family dinners..Hope you like it.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Casseroles

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 bag(s) frozen ore ida o'brien potatoes (32 oz),thawed
1/2 c fresh mushrooms
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
10 oz can cream of chicken soup of vegetable broth
1/4 c cream
1/2 c butter, room temperature
16 oz dairy sour cream
4 c shredded cheddar cheese (more or less)
crushed corn flakes
1/2 c melted butter

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350^. Spray a 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish with butter not stick spray; set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat add 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil. Cook the thawed potatoes, mushrooms, Italian seasoning and garlic powder until crispy.Turn with a turner often to brown evenly.Spread potato mixture into the prepared dish.
  • 2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 cup softened butter, all the sour cream , the can of undiluted soup and 1/4 cup of milk, blend all together until you get a nice thick sauce, stirring often.
  • 3. Pour sauce over potatoes in dish. Cover all with the cheese. Place the crushed corn flakes enough to generously cover the casserole(about 3 cups crushed, in a medium bowl. Pour the melted butter over cornflakes and stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle them evenly over the casserole.Bake in oven for about 45 to 60 minutes.
  • 4. Make sure potatoes ore soft and cheese is bubbly. This dish reheats great;that is if you have any left.You can use cracker crumbs instead of corn flakes, if you desire. Enjoy!

HOLIDAY SCALLOPED POTATOES



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Make and share this Holiday Scalloped Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by swissms

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, minced
2 medium garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
3 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons table salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8- inch-thick slices
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt butter in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until foaming subsides, about 1 minute.
  • Add onion and sauté until it turns soft and begins to brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add cream, milk, thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and potatoes and bring to simmer.
  • Cover, adjusting heat as necessary to maintain light simmer, and cook until potatoes are almost tender (paring knife can be slipped into and out of center of potato slice with some resistance), about 15 minutes.
  • Remove and discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Transfer potato mixture to 3-quart gratin dish and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake until cream has thickened and is bubbling around sides and top is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

DEBORAH'S HOLIDAY MASHED POTATOES



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These are something I dreamed up for pumping up the volume of plain mashed potatoes. I serve them at holiday dinners a lot; everyone loves them! They add a little zing to regular mashed potatoes.

Provided by Magicalviolets

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 white potatoes, diced
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup milk
¼ cup butter
¼ cup finely diced jalapeno pepper, or to taste
¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain.
  • Mash the potatoes with sour cream, milk, butter, jalapeno pepper, Monterey Jack cheese, and garlic powder in a bowl using a potato masher or fork until smooth and fully incorporated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 32.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

HOLIDAY SWEET POTATOES WITH MARSHMALLOW CREAM



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These Sweet Potatoes are my Granny's recipe, Clara Walker. What makes them extra special? You run your sweet potatoes through a food mill or fine colander and the potatoes are smooth with no lumps or strings. With the addition of some sugar, butter and vanilla these potato's really are the bomb ! The potato's are so smooth and...

Provided by Angela Gray

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 c sweet potatoes, cooked
1 c white sugar
1/2 c melted butter
3 eggs, large
1/3 c milk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 jar(s) marshmallow cream or regular mini-marshmallows

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • 2. Grease an 8x8 baking dish
  • 3. Run the 3 cups of cooked sweet potatoes through a ricer, food mill or fine mesh sieve or colander.
  • 4. Stir in the rest of the ingredients by hand.
  • 5. Pour into baking dish.
  • 6. Top with Marshmallow cream or mini marshmallow. * The marshmallow cream will come out of the jar easier if you microwave it for just a couple of seconds. NO longer or you will have a marshmallow volcano ! lol
  • 7. Bake until puffy. Serve immediately
  • 8. I always double this recipe so we will have leftovers for the next day. You can make this up the night before and then just pop it in the oven with foil to warm and THEN add the marshmallow.

HOLIDAY SWEET POTATOES



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The sweet potatoes, apples and pecans used in this dish are all grown here in southern Arizona. In the fall, we like to visit the pecan groves and pick up the "leavings" after the pickers have gone through.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and sliced, divided
3 large apples, peeled and sliced, divided
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/4 cup butter
1 cup apple cider
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Layer half of the sweet potatoes and half of the apples in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Repeat layers. Combine brown sugar and nutmeg; sprinkle on top. Dot with butter. Pour cider over all. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes. Sprinkle with pecans just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

COLORFUL HOLIDAY POTATOES



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This recipe has grown into one of my favorite side dishes; and I started out not even liking sweet potatoes! This has changed my opinion forever! Adapted from a Honey Baked Ham recipe I picked up years ago.

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Potato

Time 2h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs red potatoes, peeled
1 lb sweet potato, peeled
5 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup Fontina cheese (can substitute white cheddar)
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, separated
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease an 11 x 7 x 1 1/2-inch baking dish; set aside.
  • Slice potatoes 1/8 inch thin; place in water for 20 minutes.
  • In small bowl, mix flour and butter until smooth.
  • In medium saucepan; heat milk and broth over medium low heat.
  • Add flour mixture to hot milk; cook stirring until thickened and bubbly.
  • Reduce to low; stir in 1/2 cup parmesan and 1/2 cup fontina cheese, thyme, salt and pepper mixing well.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Alternate layers of drained potato with sweet potato adding 1/4 of sauce and 1/8 cup fontina between each layer.
  • Top with 1/4 cup parmesan.
  • Bake covered with foil for 45 minutes.
  • Remove foil and continue to bake for 45-55 minutes until potatoes are tender and top is browned.
  • Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 22.8, Sodium 296, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 6.1

HOLIDAY MASHED POTATOES



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My family loves mashed potatoes any way, especially for the holidays.

Provided by Lynn Clay

Categories     Potatoes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lb yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
5 Tbsp butter
3 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
2/3 c sour cream, regular or lite
1/3 c cream or half and half
dried parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Boil potatoes in water on the stove until fork goes in easily. Remove from heat and drain.
  • 2. Start mashing potatoes. I use an electric mixer. Add butter, garlic powder, sour cream, cream and salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3. Finish mashing until desired consistency. Add a little milk if too thick. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

HOLIDAY BUFFET POTATOES



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These potatoes are always a great hit at all parties. These were served at the last party I catered for one of the University(UNLV) departments a few years ago.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c cream style cottage cheese
1 c dairy sour cream
1/3 c sliced green onions
1 clove minced garlic
2 tsp salt
5 c cooked potatoes, diced
1/2 c mexican blend shredded cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Combine cottage cheese, sour cream, onion, garlic and potatoes. Pour into a buttered or sprayed casserole dish. Top with cheese and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350^ for 35 minutes or until golden brown, don't burn cheese on top. Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped onion tops over all.

AUNT BEA'S HOLIDAY POTATOES



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This is a huge hit at our holiday dinner table.

Provided by Belinda Loucks

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 large potatoes
8 oz cream cheese (room temperture)
9 oz sour cream
onion powder
garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Peel and boil potatoes; drain water and mash
  • 2. Beat remaining ingredients together and add mashed potatoes. Pat into a 9x12 dish pan. Refrigerate as this can be made the day before your dinner
  • 3. melt 1/4 lb butter and pour over the potatoes before baking at 375 degrees for 1 hour

HOLIDAY MASHED POTATOES



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These mashed potatoes are perfect for the holiday!

Provided by Sarah Finch

Categories     Potatoes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/ c whole milk
3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
1/4 c butter
salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Place the potatoes into a large pot, and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, and return the potatoes to the pot. Turn heat to high, and allow the potatoes to dry for about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat.
  • 2. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher twice around the pot, then add the butter and milk. Continue to mash until smooth and fluffy. Whisk in the salt and black pepper until evenly distributed, about 15 seconds.

HOLIDAY POTATOES



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Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs frozen shredded potatoes (Ore Ida Hash Browns)
3 Cups Half & Half
One stick butter
Chopped onions (1/4 C?)
Salt & Pepper

Steps:

  • Defrost potatoes in colander. Bring Half & Half to a boil but turn it off just when it reaches the boiling point Cut in the butter Grease 13 X 9 X 2 pan Place potatoes in pan along w/ chopped onion salt & pepper Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees

Tips:

  • Choose the right potato: Different types of potatoes have different starch and moisture contents, which can affect the texture and flavor of your dish. Russet potatoes are a good all-purpose choice, but you can also use Yukon Gold, red potatoes, or fingerling potatoes.
  • Cut the potatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If you are roasting or baking the potatoes, cut them into uniform-sized pieces so that they cook at the same rate.
  • Season the potatoes well: Salt and pepper are essential, but you can also add other herbs and spices to taste. Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme are all popular choices.
  • Use a high enough temperature: Roasting or baking potatoes at a high temperature will help them get crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Aim for a temperature of at least 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When roasting or baking potatoes, make sure to spread them out in a single layer on the pan. This will allow them to cook evenly and get crispy.
  • Toss the potatoes halfway through cooking: This will help them brown evenly. If you are roasting the potatoes, you can also add a little oil or butter to the pan at this point.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes: Potatoes are done cooking when they are tender when pierced with a fork. Overcooked potatoes will be mushy.

Conclusion:

Holiday potatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. With so many different ways to prepare them, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. Whether you are roasting, baking, or frying your potatoes, be sure to follow these tips for the best results. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make holiday potatoes that will be the star of your table.

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