Weekly Spotlight: Stylish Potato Entrees and Sides!

There are so many types of potatoes and so many ways to enjoy them. You can shred them to make hash browns or latkes, you can dice them up and roast them, or make french fries. You can stuff them, mash them, and even use them in sauces. No matter what sort of potato you have on hand, there are endless options when it comes to cooking and enjoying them.

In this guide, we’re focusing on creative ways to enjoy potatoes while scoring a few extra points for style. Try making potatoes as a gratin (a creamy dish featuring thinly sliced potatoes), potato skins, stuffed potatoes, and even eating them hasselback style. Each of these potato dishes is full of flavor and can be made in many different ways. If you’re looking for more ways to cook potatoes, check out Cooking with Potatoes: Guide to Different Types and What They’re Best For

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This week, we’re bringing delicious, fully vegan, and plant-based ways to enjoy ways to make stylish potatoes!

Gratin

Source: Cheesy Hasselback Potato Gratin

If you’re looking for a way to eat potatoes that also offer a creamy texture and amazing flavor, these potato gratin recipes are it! If you’re looking for variations on a potato gratin, try adding another root vegetable with it, such as celeriac!

• Cheesy Hasselback Potato Gratin by Hannah Sunderani
• Potatoes Au Gratin by Lenia & Dimitra
• Cheesy Leek and Celeriac-Potato Gratin by Clémence Moulaert
• Greek Scalloped Potato Gratin by Kathleen Henry

Potato Skins

Source: Loaded Mexican Sweet Potato Skins

Potato skins can be made into a delicious appetizer, so don’t throw them away. They are perfect vehicles for flavor and create an easy-to-eat appetizer, as well!

• Cheesy Potato Skins With Coconut Bacon by Sofia Von Porat
• Loaded Mexican Sweet Potato Skins by Lorna
• Healthy Stuffed Potato Skins by Vaishali Honawar
• Potato Skins with Tempeh Bacon and Cashew Sour Cream by Allie Penner
• Smoked Paprika Cheesy Bean Potato Skins by Amy Lanza

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes 

Source: Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

These stuffed potato recipes are wonderful if you’re looking to eat your whole meal straight from the potato! The best part is you can fill these potatoes with different flavors, from chickpeas to peanut butter, and even eat them for breakfast. You can even turn potatoes into stuffed potatoes such as these Pesto-Stuffed Crispy Potato Cakes by Maria Gureeva!

• High Protein Chickpea-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes With Garlic Tahini Sauce by Alexandra Caspero
• Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by Shanika Graham-White
• Stuffed Peanut Butter, Jelly, and Banana Sweet Potatoes by Bila
• Simple Stuffed Breakfast Sweet Potatoes by Crissy Cavanaugh
• Quinoa and Pea Pesto Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by Gina Fontana

Hasselback Potatoes

Source: Thyme-Infused Hasselback Potatoes

Hassleback potatoes are not only fun to look at, but also fun to eat! These Hasselback potatoes can be flavored in many ways: you can drizzle them with your favorite savory toppings, or even infuse them with flavor.

• Mini Garlicky Hasselback Potatoes by Katia Martin
• Crispy Hasselback Potatoes by Shane Martin
• Garlic and Rosemary Hasselback Potatoes by Amy Savage
• Thyme-Infused Hasselback Potatoes by James Wythe

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