5 Potato Recipes To Give You A Taste Of Comfort

Potatoes have been around for centuries and their ability to adapt to any meal is unmatched. Their rustic deep rich texture is uncontested as one of the best comfort foods in the culinary world. This simple russet friend adds a unique warmth that is incomparable to any other ingredient on earth. Yet with so many recipes out there, it can be hard to find the one that gives you that perfect sense of warmth. Society19 is here for you. Here are 5 potato recipes to give you a taste of comfort.

This recipe is great for adding that extra texture to your next dinner.

1. Baked Potato

This culinary classic is great for when you’re looking for the warm comfort of a potato but crave some crunch and texture. Baked potatoes are totally customizable to your preference. I personally love adding some shredded cheddar cheese, chopped chives and some bacon bits. If you’re craving potatoes yet want that extra kick and crunch, try this recipe out. 

Ingredients

• 4 medium russet potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 dollop sour cream
• 1 cup bacon bits
• ⅓ cup chives, finely chopped

Directions

Begin by preheating your oven to 425F. Take a large glass baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a fork, poke holes into your potatoes. This will allow the heat to escape and give your potatoes that fluffy texture you’re looking for. Place the potatoes in the baking dish or sheet. Rub them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until they are tender. Carefully slice open each potato and dollop some sour cream in the middle. Add your bacon, cheese and chives. Serve and enjoy. 

Mashed potatoes are a perfect addition to any dinner.

2. Mashed Potatoes

This family classic is great for any large dinner occasion or large batches of leftovers. Mashed potatoes have a unique creamy texture that is perfect for filling you up quickly. This dish offers a unique sense of warmth and creamy smooth texture that is unmatched. This recipe is rather quick and is perfect for any weekday dinner. 

Ingredients

• 5 pounds of russet potatoes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pinch salt
• 6 tbsp butter
• 1 cup milk
• 4 pinches of cream cheese, at room temperature
• Toppings of your choice

Directions

Cut your potatoes, leaving the skin on is optional if you want to add some extra texture. Make sure you are cutting your potatoes to evenly sized chunks, about an inch thick. Take a large pot and fill it with cold water. Transfer over your potato chunks into the pot. Next, stir in your garlic and salt. Turn on the heat and wait until your potatoes come to a rolling boil. Then reduce to medium high heat. Continue cooking for 10 to 12 minutes, or until soft. Drain the water. Heat your butter, milk and salt in a small saucepan on low heat. We just want to melt our ingredients here, not burn them. A microwave works great for this step too. After draining the water, return your potatoes to the pot and reduce the heat to low. We are just trying to cook the remaining moisture out of them. When most of the moisture has evaporated take your potatoes off the heat and set to the side. Next, mash your potatoes while adding in your butter mixture. Fold in cheese, milk and toppings of your choice. Sever and enjoy. 

This recipe is great for adding that extra pop to your next dinner.

3. Grilled Potatoes

These russet beauties are great for making any dinner perfect. Grilled potatoes are fantastic for side dishes and give any dinner that extra texture and pop. I personally love making chicken breasts and making grilled potatoes to couple with the light fats of the chicken. This dish adds that perfect warmth and substance to your dinner. If you love sweet aromatics and the solid reliable comfort of potatoes, this recipe is a must try. 

Ingredients

• 2 cups small red potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 pinch salt
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1 large pinch oregano
• 1 large pinch thyme
• 1 large pinch sage
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 small pinch nutmeg

Directions

Combine your spices and add olive oil to the mix. Stir thoroughly. Slice your potatoes in halves. Then, place them in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil and seasoning mix. Toss and make sure they are thoroughly covered. Preheat your stove top to medium high. You can also do this on a barbecue. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Then cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes uncovered. Serve and enjoy. 

This golden treat is great for any snack or side dish.

4. Hash Browns

This golden comfort food has been a breakfast staple for decades. It’s warmth adds that perfect start to your day and satisfies that special salt craving. And while this dish is typically associated with breakfast, it’s great for any meal or quick snack. And the best part? You can put anything on a hash brown! I personally love a dash of salt and ketchup to add that traditional texture to my snacking. These golden beauties are fast and easy to make. 

Ingredients

• 2 russet potatoes, peeled
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch paprika

Directions

Shred your potatoes in a medium bowl that is filled with cold water. This will help get some of the excess starch out of your potatoes. The water will become cloudy and that is when you drain it. Next, cover your potatoes again in fresh cold water. And stir again, repeating the process. Then, drain for a final time and pat dry with a paper towel. In a large pan over medium high heat, add your potatoes along with your butter, salt, pepper, cayenne and paprika. Cook your potatoes until a brown layer forms on the bottom. This should take around 5 minutes. Cook for another 5 minutes until potatoes are browned all over. Serve and enjoy. 

This recipe is perfect adding that extra layer of flavor to your next dinner.

5. Scalloped Potatoes

This recipe has been a personal family tradition for decades. If you’re looking for potato layer heaven, this recipe is perfect for you. The soft delicate layers of the scalloped potatoes, combined with the solid sweet fats of the cheese make this dish unlike any other. Offering that unique sense of rustic warmth that warms up your very soul. 

Ingredients

• 4 cups of thinly sliced russet potatoes,or other potatoes if you prefer
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1 ½ cup milk
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350F. Grease a baking pan with butter or olive oil. In a small saucepan, melt your butter on medium low heat and stir in your flour. Be careful not to burn it! We just want everything to melt here. Reduce the heat and stir in your cheddar cheese. Then, place your sliced potatoes in the baking dish. Pour half the cheese over the potatoes. Repeat the process until the baking dish is filled. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake for 1 hour until tender. Serve and enjoy. 

Potatoes offer a unique sense of comfort unlike any other. This gorgeous starch ingredient is perfect for adding warmth and joy to any dinner or snacking occasion. These recipes are perfect for upping your potato game and adding that special sense of home to your next dinner.