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How to Cook Potatoes: 7 Ways (With a Recipe for Each)

How to cook potatoes 7 ways: baked, mashed, roasted, smashed, oven fries, skillet and scalloped, with a recipe for each, cooking times and storage tips.
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Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

These skillet breakfast potatoes cook in one pan with onion, bell pepper and simple seasonings until golden and crisp. A cheap side for any egg dish.
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Oven-Baked Fries

These oven-baked fries are cut from russet potatoes and roasted on a sheet pan until golden and crisp. Homemade fries with no deep fryer.
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes

These crispy smashed potatoes are boiled, flattened and roasted with garlic until golden and crunchy at the edges. A cheap side that feels special.
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Fluffy Baked Potatoes

These baked potatoes have crisp, salty skins and fluffy centers, with no foil needed. A simple oven method for a cheap side or a full loaded dinner.
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Healthy Baked Mac and Cheese

This healthy baked mac and cheese blends cauliflower into a creamy cheddar sauce and uses whole wheat pasta. A lighter comfort food kids still love.
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Loaded Potato Skins

Loaded potato skins are crisp baked potato shells filled with melted cheddar and bacon and topped with green onions. A classic game day appetizer.
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Jalapeño Poppers

Baked jalapeño poppers are filled with cream cheese and cheddar, topped with crispy panko and baked. A party appetizer with no frying.
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Easy Roasted Vegetables

These easy roasted vegetables use potatoes, carrots, broccoli and bell peppers with pantry seasonings. A simple sheet pan side for beginner cooks.
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New Year’s Eve Party Menu Ideas for Small Groups

A New Year’s Eve party menu for small groups: seven easy appetizers, a priced menu for 4 guests for about $22, how much to make and a make-ahead plan.
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