Thanksgiving Side Dishes - Potatoes

I love potatoes and look for any excuse to make them.  I particularly love mashed potatoes (What can I say? I’m a simple girl at heart.), especially when they are submerged under a river of deep, rich, gravy.  But sometimes I like to mix things up a bit, and what better time to do so than when serving a holiday meal?  Here are four different ideas for potatoes, from the elegant to easy make-ahead, that will draw raves from your guests.  You can access the recipe by clicking on the name of the dish beneath the picture.

Brandy and Orange-Mashed Sweet Potatoes in Orange Cups

A real holiday dazzler, everything can be made a day ahead; brandy takes these over the top.

Roasted Potatoes with Bacon and Onions

These can be made two hours ahead and, really, who doesn’t love anything with bacon?

Wild Mushroom Potato Gratin

Thin layers of russet potatoes, sandwiched between a single layer of wild mushrooms, and topped with a mixture of creamy Fontina and nutty Gruyere make this a dish worth remembering.

Baby Potatoes with Cipolline and Dill

Blanch and peel the onions the day prior and these go together in a flash; deceptively easy and dangerously delicious.

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