Our Favorite Potato Recipes From Grandma (2024)

Grandma's Cheesy Potatoes

Using two types of potatoes, red and yellow, plus two kinds of cheese, Cheddar and mozzarella, ensures double the goodness with this decadent potato side dish. "My grandmother makes this every year with a brisket for Christmas dinner," shares Tiffany Kramer.

Grandma's Potato Dumplings

Delightfully fluffy, these dumplings are made with mainly a combination of baking potatoes, flour, and sandwich bread. Have leftovers? Follow recipe submitter Marcia's suggestion and slice then fry these spud-filled pastries.

Grandma's Creamy Potato Salad

Nobody makes potato salad quite like grandma. This mayo-based version also includes extra flavor from the trio of hard-boiled eggs, celery, and onion.

Grandma's Hash Brown Casserole

Is it really a holiday dinner without a scoop of this rich casserole? "This recipe is a friend's grandma's recipe and is absolutely the best hash brown casserole I've ever had," says missbutterbean. "Kentucky grandmas sure know how to cook!"

Great Grandma Johns' Pasties

This hearty beef and potato pastry recipe has crossed oceans and been passed down through generations. "This recipe originated in Cornwall England, and was adapted by my Great Grandmother Johns," shares JJohns. "It was originally made for the coal miners and wrapped in butcher paper. The hard pastry shell would keep the juicy contents fresh until the miners were ready to eat."

Grandma's Meat and Tater Hotdish

Using mostly pantry staples, this easy casserole can be whipped up with little effort. Each bite is layered with flavor thanks to seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom soup, gooey cheese, and crispy tots.

Grandma's Polish Perogies

"My grandfather is Polish, and his mother taught my grandmother how to make these delicious perogies," says STEPH577. "The recipe has been in the family for generations, with a few alterations of course!" She suggests serving them with a drizzle of butter or sour cream for dipping.

Grandma's Corn Chowder

When you need a stick-to-your-ribs meal, reach for this comforting potato and corn chowder. Every spoonful is loaded up with filling potatoes, sweet corn, and salty bacon.

Grandma's Gnocchi

Homemade pasta is a classic from many grandmas and the perfect excuse for the family to gather and work together in the kitchen. "My grandmother used to make these when I was a little girl. When I was old enough to realize that I needed to get her delicious recipes, she showed me how to make a lot of her wonderful dishes," says PASTAWITHGARLIC.

Grandma Edythe's Sour Cream Potato Salad

This recipe is a twist on the standard creamy potato salad, and it uses a large scoop of sour cream to create a tangy flavor throughout. It's dressed up with the addition of pickles, green onions, and hard-boiled eggs.

Nana's Mashed Turnip

Get a double helping of root veggies with this mash that features both turnips and potatoes. "This was my grandmother's famous dish that my whole family just loved. She never wrote it down for me, so after she passed away I recreated it perfectly. This one's for you, Bubby!"

Old Fashioned Potato Kugel

"I got this recipe from a British grandmother. It is hands-down the best potato kugel my family (and most of my guests) ever tasted," says basg101. Serve with a dollop of sour cream to complete the dish.

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Grammy Daisy's Potato Dressing

Most dressings are purely bread-based, but this carb-rich variety uses both bread and potatoes for the ultimate holiday indulgence from grandma.

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