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These Potato Recipes are a great way to use up any spuds you have lying around! Make everything from loaded fries to a crockpot soup.

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The Best Potato Recipes

Who doesn’t love potatoes?! Whether you’re baking them, frying them, mashing them or turning them into a hearty soup, there are so many different things you can make with this versatile vegetable. I rounded up some of my favourite potato recipes that are great for any leftover spuds you might have kicking around your fridge. This list includes everything from baked potatoes to sheet pan dinners and soups – there’s something for everyone!

Loaded Fries and Baked Potatoes

I love ending the week with a plate of loaded fries or potatoes! It's a great way to use up any leftover veggies and meat you have in the fridge.

Homemade Greek Fries With Chicken {Oven-Baked}

1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

These Homemade Greek Fries are a healthy dinner idea loaded with chicken and Mediterranean-inspired flavours like tzatziki and feta!

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Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 606mg | Potassium: 1014mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 482IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 2mg

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Ultimate Chili Cheese Fries Recipe

45 minutes minutes

This is the Ultimate Chili Cheese Fries Recipe! Crispy potatoes are covered in chili, melted cheese and your favourite fixings.

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Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1668mg | Potassium: 1117mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1008IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg

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Loaded Buffalo Chicken Fries {+Video!}

50 minutes minutes

These Loaded Buffalo Chicken Fries are a healthier alternative to game day food, made with homemade fries and topped with two kinds of cheese!

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Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 2342mg | Potassium: 997mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 601IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 2mg

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Pub-Style Irish Nachos {Super Crispy}

30 minutes minutes

These Pub-Style Irish Nachos offer a healthier spin on a tasty comfort food and are super easy to make thanks to the frozen potato wedges.

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Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 909mg | Potassium: 816mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1350IU | Vitamin C: 123.8mg | Calcium: 400mg | Iron: 1.8mg

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Cheesy Grilled Foil Potatoes {Potato Nachos}

40 minutes minutes

These Cheesy Grilled Foil Potatoes are potato nachos made easy on the BBQ. Just slice the potatoes, add on your toppings and grill!

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Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 823mg | Potassium: 1403mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1250IU | Vitamin C: 114.7mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 3.8mg

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Air Fryer Baked Potato {Fully Loaded!}

50 minutes minutes

This Air Fryer Baked Potato recipe is a go-to because it's so easy! Try them fully loaded with bacon, cheese and sour cream.

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Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 571mg | Potassium: 1019mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 702IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 2mg

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Best Ever Crock Pot Baked Potatoes

3 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

These Crock Pot Baked Potatoes are WAY easier to make than oven baked – load them up with bacon, cheese, sour cream and chives for a full meal!

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Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 996mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 432IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 2mg

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Instant Pot Baked Potatoes via Eating Instantly

These Instant Pot Baked Potatoes come fully loaded with bacon, cheddar, sour cream and chives – and they cook way faster than in the oven!

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Sheet Pan Dinners and Meal Prep Bowls

Potatoes make excellent side dishes so, of course, I had to include them in a bunch of sheet pan dinners and meal prep bowls. There's even a breakfast option thrown in!

Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus

40 minutes minutes

This Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus recipe is great for meal prep. It’s Whole30 approved and is ready in less than 30 minutes!

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Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 7.4mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2.9mg

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Sriracha Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken

45 minutes minutes

This Sriracha Ranch Sheet Pan Chicken is a super easy and healthy 30-minute dinner idea that doubles as your weekly meal prep!

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Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1098mg | Potassium: 1251mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4893IU | Vitamin C: 187mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 3mg

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Baked Honey Mustard Chicken {Sheet Pan Recipe}

30 minutes minutes

This Baked Honey Mustard Chicken comes together on one sheet pan for minimal clean up – it's a 30-minute dinner with a delicious sauce!

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Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 981mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 5295IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg

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Breakfast Bowls {Easy Meal Prep}

45 minutes minutes

These delicious Breakfast Bowls are a hearty breakfast idea that can be reheated in the microwave – they're perfect for meal prep!

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Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 311mg | Sodium: 944mg | Potassium: 870mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1663IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg

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Lemon Pepper Chicken {Skillet Dinner}

50 minutes minutes

This Lemon Pepper Chicken comes together so easily in a skillet with the most delicious sauce! Serve it with roasted potatoes and broccoli.

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Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 1386mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1097IU | Vitamin C: 171mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 4mg

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Baked BBQ Chicken {Meal Prep}

40 minutes minutes

This Baked BBQ Chicken is so easy and packed with flavour. Serve it with baby potatoes and kale salad for the best meal prep lunch!

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Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 986mg | Potassium: 1220mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg

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Crispy + Juicy Chicken Cutlets {Oven Baked}

1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

These Chicken Cutlets are SO good – plus, they're made on a sheet pan for easy cleanup. Serve them with lemon dill potatoes for a tasty meal!

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Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 889mg | Potassium: 1595mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 873IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 6mg

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Indian-Inspired Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

40 minutes minutes

These Indian-Inspired Chicken Meal Prep Bowls are super easy to make and come together on one sheet pan – they’ve even got pakoras!

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Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 767mg | Potassium: 1206mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg

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Soups and Stews

Is there anything better than curling up to a hearty soup or stew? These soups and stews are perfect for the fall and winter months. The potatoes thicken them up and make them extra creamy.

The Best Crockpot Potato Soup

8 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

This Easy Crockpot Potato Soup is the perfect dinner on cold, chilly nights. Top it with bacon, cheese, sour cream and more!

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Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 947mg | Potassium: 1414mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 679IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 3mg

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Healthy Chicken Corn Chowder

45 minutes minutes

This Healthy Chicken Corn Chowder is a one pot meal perfect for summer – it's an extra creamy soup that's satisfying and delicious!

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Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1650mg | Potassium: 1286mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1685IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg

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Easy One Pot Cheeseburger Soup

45 minutes minutes

The Ultimate Cheeseburger Soup recipe is filled with ground beef, potatoes, cheese and frozen veggies for an easy, hearty take on a cheeseburger – you'll love this creamy soup!

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Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 859mg | Potassium: 727mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3345IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 3mg

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Homemade Alphabet Vegetable Soup {One Pot Meal}

30 minutes minutes

Homemade Alphabet Vegetable Soup is a delicious spin on your fave canned soup – it's also freezer-friendly and ready in 30 minutes!

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Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2032mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4356IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew {Super Flavourful}

4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is super flavourful with fall-apart tender meat. It’s the ultimate comfort food for fall and winter!

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Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 702mg | Potassium: 1271mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 8240IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 6mg

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Instant Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup via Eating Instantly

This Instant Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup is a comforting one-pot dinner idea with all the delicious flavours of a fully-loaded baked potato.

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Hey there, my name's Taylor! I’m the founder of The Girl on Bloor, a food blog where I share healthy meal prep recipes for busy people. I'm a busy city girl living in downtown Toronto on (you guessed it!) Bloor Street. I've got 10 years experience meal prepping, along with a Master's degree in journalism, and you can find my work across the internet featured on publications such as Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Women's Health, Reader's Digest and more. I also run the awesome 5-Day Meal Prep Challenge, which is a free email course and Facebook group where I share my meal planning strategies and easy meal prep tips and recipes. Be sure to check out my free beginner’s guide to meal prep and follow me on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram to get my latest recipes and meal prep tips!

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FAQs

How to cook new potatoes Jamie Oliver? ›

Wash your potatoes and parboil until almost tender, then drain. Pick and bash the rosemary leaves. Drizzle with just a little touch of oil and roll in a teaspoon of sea salt, a little freshly ground black pepper and the rosemary. Put the potatoes in a roasting tray and cook in the oven for 25 minutes until golden.

How to bake a russet potato reddit? ›

1 russet potato scrubbed with fork holes popped in it, in the oven for 1 hour at 375 (350 depending on your oven). take it out, add two generous pats of butter and salt/pepper as you please. Simple, easy, and honestly the best baked potatoes I've ever had.

Why do you soak potatoes in water before cooking? ›

Soaking potatoes in water helps remove excess starch. Excess starch can inhibit the potatoes from cooking evenly as well as creating a gummy or sticky texture on the outside of your potatoes. Cold water is used because hot water would react with the starch activating it, making it harder to separate from the potatoes.

Which cooking method is especially good for new potatoes? ›

New potatoes are potatoes that are harvested when they're still very young, before their sugar content has converted to starch. They're small with thin skins, and their flesh is smooth and creamy when cooked. New potatoes taste best when they're roasted or boiled, rather than fried.

Why are restaurant baked potatoes so good? ›

The olive oil helps the seasonings adhere to the surface of the potato. To save time, restaurants often apply the oil with a spray bottle. Thanks to their naturally high starch content, which creates a plush texture under heat, Russet potatoes make a good fit for baking.

How do Wendy's cook their baked potatoes? ›

Wendy's baked potatoes are wrapped in foil and baked in a convection oven for one hour. These logistics present challenges that other chains, besides the occasional Arby's, have opted out of. Wendy's is the only fast food restaurant to offer a baked potato nationwide.

Should I peel Russet potatoes before baking? ›

Tip: If you're making baked potatoes, leave the peel on to get the best texture. Avoid peeling potatoes if you're trying to save time in the kitchen.

Do you cut new potatoes before boiling? ›

potatoes in a large pot (if using baby, small, or medium-size potatoes, leave whole; if using large or sweet potatoes, peel if desired, and cut potatoes into 1" cubes). Cover potatoes with 3 qt. water. Add 1 cup Diamond Crystal or ½ cup Morton's kosher salt to the pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Is it better to boil or steam new potatoes? ›

And without a doubt, the best way to prepare them is steamed. Yep, I said it, steamed, not boiled. Boiled potatoes often get waterlogged, and often a lot of the potato flavor goes down the drain with the boiling water. But steamed potatoes, like any steamed vegetable, retain all of their flavor and goodness!

Do you start new potatoes in cold or boiling water? ›

Frequently Asked Questions. Do you put potatoes in cold or boiling water to cook them? Always start potatoes in cold water, turn on the heat, and bring them to boil. Adding potatoes to already-boiling water can cause a reaction with the starch and result in a mealy potato.

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