If Christmas is all about the comforting food that we all love and enjoy, then surely potatoes are a necessity on any Christmas menu. Whether in a cooling potato salad, cheesy gratin baked to bubbling perfection or crispy-roasted in duck fat, just make sure you serve them any way you like. For some festive feasting inspiration, here’s a collection of XX of our favourite potato recipes for the best Christmas ever.
Here, the comforting staple is expertly elevated by swapping cream for a confit garlic and chilli butter, oozing into the crevasses of the steaming-hot fluffy potato.
There are two key secrets to great roast potatoes. First: use fresh potatoes. It doesn’t really matter which potatoes you use, as long as they’ve come from the ground in the past week. Don’t be afraid to look your greengrocer in the eye and ask him or her where they came from, and when. If they can’t answer, go elsewhere to buy your fresh produce. The second key is to use duck, goose or chicken fat, says Shannon Bennett.
Give your next roast dinner a Greek twist with these roast potatoes. Recipe by chef Jonathan Barthelmess.
Hasselback potatoes are back with a vengeance, and this recipe is even easier, transforming the plain old spud into a pretty side dish that's perfect for entertaining.
The crevices in these crispy, golden potatoes hold loads of extra flavour. Best served with a perfect steak and a bitter mixed green salad.
“I love making a side of these when friends come round for lunch. Variety wise, desiree, royal blue, Dutch cream, coliban and sebago all work well when it comes to roast spuds. If you don’t want to use animal fat, swap the tallow for an oil with a high smoke point, like peanut or canola.” – Andy Hearnden. Recipe from Andy Cooks: The Cookbook (Oriana Press).
Some like it hot. Add more chilli sauce if you do, or serve with pickled chillies.
Try adding some crisp bacon or smoked salmon to this recipe, or serve just as is for a terrific vegetarian dinner. This recipe is by Nadine Levy Redzepi.
This is anything but your ordinary potato salad.
This creamy, cheesy potato and celeriac gratin is the type of dish that comfort food dreams are made of.
For the busy cook, microwaving is the best way to get ahead. Chef Matt Wilkinson's roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect combination of sweet, savory and spicy.
“For my family, it’s not Christmas without a bubbling dish of Jansson’s on the table! Studded with Swedish ansjovis or pickled herring (trust me, they’re good) this creamy potato bake is decadent and comforting, and tastes even better the next day… If you’re lucky enough to have any leftovers.” – Corinne Parkes
“This is one of our absolute favourite dishes here at the Waratah. It’s the best bits of a fish and chip shop in a bite-size snack, evoking memories of sitting on the beach, catching waves, snacking and smiling.” – Joey Astorga. This recipe is by chef Joey Astorga from The Waratah, Sydney.
Take an iconic Dutch cheese, add some cauliflower and carbs, and Ellie and Sam Studd have served up a truly decadent one-dish bake to warm your winter.
Indian spice blends bring a distinctive flavour to this potato dish.
