70 Smashed, Mashed and Roasted Red Potato Recipes

Felicia Lim

Fri, May 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM UTC

14 min read

Red potatoes are a smaller variety with thin red skin and light brown spots, often cooked with skin on for a waxy, dense texture and earthy flavor.
There are 70 unique red potato recipes available, including red potato salad, smashed red potatoes, roasted red potatoes with various seasonings, and even red potato chowder.
Red potatoes can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads to side dishes, and even as a main course, offering a versatile and flavorful option for any meal.

If you love potatoes and can't live without them for breakfast , lunch and dinner, then you're probably well acquainted with the more popular Yukon Gold and russet potato varieties.

Now it's time to try a less common variety: the red potato. Relatively smaller in size compared to their larger white and yellow counterparts, red potatoes are called that precisely because they have thin, red skin with some light brown spots or speckles.

How To Cook Red Potatoes

Red potatoes are often cooked with their skin on, and they are waxy and dense in texture, with an earthy flavor.

Whether you like cooking red potatoes in a skillet or prefer oven-roasted red potatoes, red potato salad, boiled and mashed red potatoes, or cooked and smashed red potatoes, there are countless ways to cook these baby red baby spuds. And undoubtedly they make unique size dishes (or mains—we won't judge!).

Best Red Potato Recipes

Here are 70 of the best red potato recipes for any time of day. Browse through them, make sure you pin your favorites (and we assure you there'll be plenty!) and let's get cooking.

Red Potato Salad

Perfect for every summer cookout or backyard barbecue.

Get the recipe: Red Potato Salad

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Homestyle Red Potato Salad

A classic potato salad with a creamy, slightly sweet dressing.

Get the recipe: Homestyle Red Potato Salad

Potato Salad With Peas and Dill

The perfect potato salad for your picnic basket this spring and summer.

Get the recipe: Potato Salad With Peas and Dill

Garlic Parmesan Broccoli and Red Potatoes in Foil

The easiest, flavor-packed side dish ever! Wrap everything in foil, toss in your seasonings and you're set!

Get the recipe: Garlic Parmesan Broccoli and Potatoes in Foil

Herb Garlic Butter Smashed Red Potatoes

Herb garlic butter smashed potatoes have all the rich buttery goodness of a traditional mashed potato on the inside and are perfectly crisp and flavorful on the outside.

Get the recipe: Herb Garlic Butter Smashed Red Potatoes

Salty Herbed Smashed Red Potatoes

Smothered in tasty herbs and chunky salt, these salt-herbed smashed red potatoes are finger-lickin' good!

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Parmesan Potato Wedges

This Parmesan red potato wedges recipe will have your friends and family singing your praises.

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Mashed Red Potatoes

Lightly salty and rich with olive oil, butter and garlic, you'll want to serve these mashed red potatoes with everything!

Get the recipe: Mashed Red Potatoes

Red Potato Salad With Bacon and Corn (No Mayo)

Red potato salad with crispy bacon bits and charred corn drizzled with a cider vinegar dressing, and no mayonnaise at all!

Get the recipe: Red Potato Salad With Bacon and Corn (No Mayo)

Herb Roasted Red Potatoes with Green Beans

Buttery, crispy red potatoes and fresh green beans tossed with garlic and herbs make a simple, elegant, and flavorful side dish for any meal.

Get the recipe: Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

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Hasselback Red Potatoes

These Hasselback red potatoes turn out deliciously crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Get the recipe: Hasselback Red Potatoes

German Potato Salad

This German red potato salad is made with creamy red potatoes, richly flavorful bacon, parsley bursting with freshness, and vibrant red onions, all tossed with a simple, lightly tangy, perfectly tasty dressing.

Get the recipe: German Red Potato Salad

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Amazing red potatoes tossed in garlic, onion, paprika, Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese!

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Crispy Greek Oven Roasted Red Potatoes

The most amazing crispy roasted potatoes that are rubbed with a fantastic homemade Greek seasoning blend!

Get the recipe: Crispy Greek Oven Roasted Red Potatoes

Brown Sugar Glazed Red Potatoes

This brown sugar glazed red potato recipe is so simple with only four ingredients.

Get the recipe: Brown Sugar Glazed Red Potatoes

Dilled Red Potatoes and Peas

There are only three steps in this easy recipe for boiled red potatoes and English peas with butter and fresh dill, making this a lovely side for a spring lunch or dinner.

Get the recipe: Dilled Red Potatoes and Peas

Garlic Herb Smashed Red Potatoes

Garlic and herb smashed red potatoes – an easy, inexpensive and filling side dish with plenty of flavor from the garlic, green onions and fresh parsley.

Get the recipe: Garlic Herb Smashed Red Potatoes

Roasted Red Potatoes With Rosemary

These roasted red potatoes with rosemary are going to be a favorite in your family.

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Roasted Red Potatoes with Bacon and Onion

Roasted red potatoes are cooked with bacon and onion for a side full of flavor.

Get the recipe: Roasted Red Potatoes with Bacon and Onion

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Red Potatoes

Red potato wedges are air fried in a blend of crushed garlic and red pepper, olive oil and parmesan cheese.

Get the recipe: Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Red Potatoes

Cheesy Red Potatoes

These amazing red potatoes are filled with sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions and herbs that flavor the dish wonderfully.

Get the recipe: Cheesy Red Potatoes

Easy Instant Pot Red Potatoes

In just 10 minutes, this quick and easy Instant Pot red potatoes recipe is on the table!

Get the recipe: Quick and Easy Instant Pot Potatoes

Irish Roasted Red Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Bacon

These Irish roasted red potatoes with caramelized onions and bacon are so good you'll eat them for dinner alone!

Get the recipe: Irish Roasted Red Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Bacon

Bacon Braised Red Potatoes

Bacon-braised red potatoes make an easy side dish and they have tons of bacon flavor and are also flavored with onion and thyme.

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Healthified Mashed Red Potatoes

These healthified mashed red potatoes are your regular comfort food without the guilt!

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Loaded Smashed Red Potatoes

This loaded smashed red potatoes recipe is perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or game-day treat.

Get the recipe: Loaded Smashed Red Potatoes

Southwest Roasted Red Potato Salad

This Southwest roasted red potato salad is a one-pan meal that's tasty, fresh and easy!

Get the recipe: Southwest Roasted Red Potato Salad

Crispy Greek Lemon Smashed Potatoes

Tender potatoes that are smashed and roasted until golden brown and crispy on top and bottom seasoned with olive oil, butter, oregano salt and pepper in addition to a hit of lemon juice!

Get the recipe: Crispy Greek Lemon Smashed Potatoes

Parmesan-Crusted Red Potatoes

These tasty parmesan-crusted potatoes are so addictive, that you won't be able to stop eating until you finish them all!

Get the recipe: Parmesan-Crusted Potatoes

Parmesan Pesto Roasted Red Potatoes

Parmesan pesto roasted potatoes are ready for roasting in minutes with red potatoes, basil pesto, olive oil and parmesan cheese.

Get the recipe: Parmesan Pesto Roasted Red Potatoes

Grilled Red Potatoes

These crispy grilled potatoes are tossed in the best potato seasoning and cooked in foil. Enjoy perfectly crisp potatoes without heating up your kitchen!

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Roasted Green Beans and Red Potatoes

This roasted green beans and potatoes recipe is a side dish that is simple to make and one that your family is going to love.

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Parmesan Rosemary Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

Crispy smashed red potatoes are drizzled in a flavorful basil pesto and topped with lots of Parmesan cheese for an easy and addicting side dish!

Get the recipe: Parmesan Basil Pesto Smashed Red Potatoes

Roasted Red Potatoes

These roasted red potatoes are coated in garlic, herbs and parmesan cheese, then oven baked to golden brown perfection. An easy and elegant side dish that takes just minutes to put together!

Get the recipe: Roasted Red Potatoes

Kale and Red Potato Soup

If you want your house to smell amazing then make this hearty and delicious kale and red potato soup!

Get the recipe: Kale and Red Potato Soup

Red Potato Salad with Bacon and Mustard

The dressing for this red potato salad is what makes it so unique and delicious.

Get the recipe: Red Potato Salad with Bacon and Mustard

Red Potatoes and Green Beans

These potatoes and green beans are a tasty side dish that you'll absolutely love. Made with garlic and flavorful seasonings, this oven-roasted veggie dish is delicious.

Get the recipe: Red Potatoes and Green Beans

Overnight Loaded Twice-Baked Red Potatoes

These overnight-loaded twice baked red potatoes are perfect for any special occasion.

Get the recipe: Overnight Loaded Twice Baked Red Potatoes

Baked Red Potato Wedges

These baked red potato wedges are the easiest and tastiest side dish. Perfect for your summer grilling and family parties!

Get the recipe: Baked Red Potato Wedges

Loaded Baked Red Potato Chowder

Fully loaded baked potato chowder with the creamiest, cheesy soup base.

Get the recipe: Loaded Baked Potato Chowder

Roasted Baby Red Potatoes

This easy, oven-roasted potatoes recipe is made with butter, olive oil, garlic and parsley for a simple, yet delicious side dish.

Get the recipe: Roasted Baby Red Potatoes

Skillet Roasted Rosemary Red Potatoes

These skillet-roasted rosemary red potatoes are crispy outside and butter-tender inside.

Get the recipe: Skillet Roasted Rosemary Red Potatoes

Cheesy Bacon Smashed Potatoes

Crispy and loaded cheesy bacon smashed potatoes with chives and an avocado crema!

Get the recipe: Cheesy Bacon Smashed Potatoes

Crispy Oven-Roasted Seasoned Potatoes

These seasoned oven-roasted potatoes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfectly flavored with herbs and spices for an easy side dish any night of the week!

Get the recipe: Crispy Oven-Roasted Seasoned Potatoes

Red Potatoes Au Gratin

Perfect red potatoes au gratin that make an amazing side dish for any main.

Get the recipe: Red Potatoes Au Gratin

Deliciously Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes

These smashed red potatoes have creamy centers and crispy, almost potato-chip-like edges. They're easy to make and completely irresistible.

Get the recipe: Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes

Tofu Scramble Bowls with Red Potatoes

These hearty tofu scramble bowls with red potatoes are perfect for meal prep - and super high in protein too!

Get the recipe: Tofu Scramble Bowls with Red Potatoes

Parmesan Basil Pesto Smashed Red Potatoes

Crispy smashed red potatoes are drizzled in a flavorful basil pesto and topped with lots of Parmesan cheese for an easy and addicting side dish!

Get the recipe: Parmesan Basil Pesto Smashed Red Potatoes

Tuscan Oven-Roasted Red Potatoes

Tuscan oven-roasted red potatoes are seasoned with herbs you already have in your pantry and will be on the table in under 30 minutes!

Get the recipe: Tuscan Oven-Roasted Red Potatoes

Red Potato Coins

These red potato coins are a delicious side dish option for any meal!

Get the recipe: Red Potato Coins

Really Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes

Smashed red potatoes baked with garlic, olive oil and herbs, fluffy in the middle and truly crispy on the top!!

Get the recipe: Really Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes

Grilled Red Potato Salad

Delicious smoky flavored red potato salad featuring grilled red potatoes, creamy salad dressing and bacon.

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Roasted Red Potato Salad with Lentils and Spring Vegetables

This roasted red potato salad with lentils and spring vegetables is the perfect meal for spring!

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Cheddar Parmesan Scalloped Red Potatoes

Achieve scalloped potato perfection with this cheesy, lightly herbed recipe that elevates this staple dish to new heights!

Get the recipe: Cheddar Parmesan Scalloped Red Potatoes

Parmesan Red Potato Wedges

Parmesan red potato wedges are coated with shredded parmesan cheese, herbs, and spices before baking in the oven until they are golden and crispy.

Get the recipe: Parmesan Red Potato Wedges

Braised Red Potatoes

Braised baby red potatoes recipe is made with a few simple ingredients to create an easy side dish that everyone loves!

Get the recipe: Braised Baby Red Potatoes

Asiago Garlic Herb Roasted Red Potatoes

These asiago, garlic and herb-roasted red potatoes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and loaded with flavor!

Get the recipe: Asiago Garlic Herb Roasted Red Potatoes

Cheesy Red Potato Foil Packs

Cheesy red potatoes cooked in foil packs are the perfect side dish for cookouts and BBQs.

Get the recipe: Cheesy Red Potato Foil Packs

Crock Pot Garlic Ranch Red Potatoes

These crock pot roasted potatoes are bursting with garlic and ranch flavor!

Get the recipe: Crock Pot Garlic Ranch Red Potatoes

Spicy Roasted Red Potatoes

Roasted red potatoes are easy to make and when they are roasted with added spices that pack some heat you get something special.

Get the recipe: Spicy Roasted Red Potatoes

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Easy Roasted Red Potatoes

These baby red potatoes come out tender in the middle and oh-so-crispy on the outside, every time.

Get the recipe: Easy Roasted Red Potatoes

Crispy Air Fryer Red Potatoes

With an air fryer, creating a tasty batch of these crispy air fryer red potatoes with herb butter is wonderfully easy!

Get the recipe: Crispy Air Fryer Red Potatoes

Loaded Twice-Baked Red Potatoes

These mini twice-baked red potatoes are super creamy and loaded with all the fixins', for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or side to any meal.

Get the recipe: Loaded Twice-Baked Red Potatoes

Honey Mustard Red Potato Salad

This delectable honey mustard red potato salad combines roasted red potatoes, crisp bacon and a mouthwatering good honey mustard vinaigrette that is drizzled over the top.

Get the recipe: Honey Mustard Red Potato Salad

Creamed Red Potatoes and Peas

Creamy red potatoes and peas is an old-fashioned, classic recipe with potatoes and peas in a delicious cream sauce.

Get the recipe: Creamed Red Potatoes and Peas

Muffin Tin Red Potato Stacks

These creamy little beauties are like mini individual serves of au gratin potatoes, made in a muffin tin!

Get the recipe: Muffin Tin Red Potato Stacks

Easy Buttered Parsley Red Potatoes

Rich buttered parsley potatoes are so easy to make. Small red potatoes mixed with butter and fresh parsley make the perfect side dish.

Get the recipe: Easy Buttered Parsley Red Potatoes

Buttered Red Potatoes with Dill

This new red potatoes recipe has just 6 ingredients and you likely already have everything in your kitchen. It's a quick side dish that will win your family over.

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Roasted Red Potatoes with Crispy Skin

Roasted red potatoes are a delicious side dish that pairs perfectly with just about everything. This recipe for crispy roasted potatoes is incredibly easy to make.

Get the recipe: Roasted Red Potatoes with Crispy Skin

Buttery Parsley Red Potatoes

Boiled potatoes get an infusion of butter and parsley to make this super easy, three-ingredient side dish!

Get the recipe: Buttery Parsley Potatoes

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70 Smashed, Mashed and Roasted Red Potato Recipes first appeared on Parade on May 23, 2025