Savory or Sweet: Potato Recipes for Every Craving
How do you like your potatoes—sweet, savory or a classic mash? Dig into these tasty recipes that serve up something for every craving.
Mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes are pretty darn delicious with simply a pat of butter, but that hardly scratches the surface when it comes to their possibilities. Equally at home in sweet and savory recipes, this holiday staple easily transitions between a tasty side dish or a hearty main course.
In honor of National Potato Day, we’re exploring the many savory and sweet potato recipes that keep mealtimes interesting and delicious.
Make ’em savory
If you’re craving something warm and savory, we have an array of easy, comforting dishes that deliver big flavor without the fuss.
Individual Mashed Potato Pizzas
Reimagine pizza night with these potato-topped pies! Start with pita rounds or naan for the crust, spread them with a generous layer of Bob Evans Single Serve Original Mashed Potatoes and then load them up with caramelized onion, crispy bacon, fresh broccoli florets and, a generous sprinkling of cheddar. Pop them in the oven and voila—an irresistible mashup of two comfort food favorites.
Mashed Potato Toasts
Toasted bread smothered in mashed potatoes, tomatoes, rotisserie chicken, green onions, cheese and barbecue sauce—now that’s an epic sandwich. While this might sound like a food coma-inducing feast, the mashed potato toasts are loaded with protein. When you’re short on time but need a satisfying lunch recipe, these hit the spot.
Mashed Potato Empanadas
Trust us—you’ll love these mashed potato empanadas. Golden and flaky on the outside, robust and creamy on the inside—these hand-held eats are equally at home as an appetizer or the main course. And thanks to time-saving ingredients like Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes and premade pie dough, you can (and should) enjoy them often.
Savory Chicken and Potato Cakes over Mixed Greens
Served over fresh greens with a sweet tang of a balsamic vinaigrette, these herb-crusted patties are perfect for a light lunch or alfresco meal, featuring Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns They’re also great for meal prepping—just make the patties ahead and reheat them when you’re ready for something quick and delicious.
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
This cozy, meatless dish was made for curling up in a comfy chair. Sautéed veggies and lentils create a savory base, topped with creamy sweet potatoes for a perfectly balanced sweet and salty bite.
Make ’em sweet
With their creamy texture and sweet flavor, sweet potatoes are natural additions to a number of baked goods and casseroles.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Streusel Topping
This cozy casserole leans into sweet potatoes’ holiday reputation, with a spiced creamy base and an indulgent streusel topping. And because it uses our Bob Evans Mashed Sweet Potatoes it takes just 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes to bake. It’s an easy and delicious add to mealtime any day of the week.
Sweet Potato Cornbread Muffins
With just five ingredients and five minutes of your time, you can whip up some truly delicious cornbread muffins. These are great with chili, a beef stew, fried chicken, BBQ pork, eggs and bacon, and the list goes on.
Irish Style Potato Cake
This warm, spiced bundt cake has a surprise ingredient—potatoes! They make it extra moist and tender, while nuts, raisins and spices bring big flavor. It might just be our favorite way to enjoy potatoes.
And above all, keep it interesting
If there’s one thing that this potato-themed recipe roundup makes clear, it’s that these mashes are as versatile as they are delicious. Keep the inspiration rolling by checking out more recipes for keeping mealtimes interesting and delicious.
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