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    Home » Recipe Roundups » Idaho Potato Recipes for Dr. Potato

    Idaho Potato Recipes for Dr. Potato

    Oct 24, 2016 · by Valentina · 20 Comments

    This post may contain affiliate links.

    More than a dozen mouth-watering Idaho potato recipes created with several Idaho potato varieties -- from soups and French fries, to casseroles and cakes, they're all going to make you happy, and to celebrate Dr. Potato! perfect oven roasted French Fries

    Today I'm celebrating Don Odiorne (AKA Dr. Potato)!  It's his birthday, and I can't very well let it go by without sharing delicious recipes created from Idaho potatoes!

    cartoon of Dr. PotatoI met Don Odiorne -- VP-Food Service for the Idaho Potato Commission -- about five years ago.  Soon after, he brought me on board with other food bloggers, who I'm proud to be in the company of, to work with the Idaho Potato Commission.

    Not only do I love cooking and creating with Idaho potatoes, but I'm grateful that Cooking On The Weekends has been greatly enhanced by this collaboration

    And Don also happens to be one of the most kind, warm people you'd ever want to meet.  Wishing you a very happy birthday Don!  And many, many more!

    Now, let's eat!

    18 Idaho Potato Recipes

    1. Bacon Basil Hasselback Dutch Yellow Potatoes

    Bacon Basil Hasselback Dutch Yellow Potato Bites on a white dish with basil leaves

    2. Rosemary-Apple Potatoes, Pavé StyleRosemary Apple Potatoes, Pave Style on a purple plate with a cloth purple napkin

    3. Rustic Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes

    Rustic Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes in a white, square dish

    4. Spicy Pepper Jack Potato Pancakesstack of Pepper Jack Potato Pancakes on a purple plate

    5. Roasted Poblano Yukon Gold Potato SoupRoasted Poblano Idaho Yukon Gold Potato Soup in a blue bowl

    6. Garlic-Onion Crispy Fingerling Potatoes

    Garlic Onion Crispy Potatoes ina rectangular, terracotta dish on a bright orange and red cloth napkin

    7. Herbs de Provence Potato Asiago MuffinsHerbs de Provence Potato Asiago Muffin shaped like a heart

    8. Rosemary Potatoes Confit

    Close up of Baby Rosemary Confit Potatoes in baking dish

    9. Individual Salted Spiced Caramel Potato Cake {Gluten-Free}Individual Salted Spiced Caramel Potato Cake one a white plte with a half way peeled Russet potato and peels in background

    10. Smoky Chipotle Parmesan French Friespile of Smoky Chipotle French Fries on Parchment

    11. Breakfast Bacon and Eggs Smashed Potato PizzaBreakfast Bacon and Eggs Smashed Potato Pizza, sliced on parchment

    12. Sweet and Savory Cheddar Potato BitesSweet & Savory Skellig Potato Bites with Cranberry-Pecan Caramelized Onions on cutting board

    13. Smoky Spanish Smashed Potato CasseroleSmoky Spanish Smashed Potato Casserole on a purple plate

    14. How to Make Perfect Crispy Oven French FriesPerfect Crispy Oven Baked French-Fries in colorful bowls

    15. Coconut Curried Smashed Potato StewCurried Smashed Potato Stew in beautiful red pot with lid in background

    16. Roasted Ancho Chile PotatoesGreen and terra cotta bowl filled with cubed potatoes covered in red sauce.

    17. Potato Spinach Gratin

    1 serving of Gruyere Spinach Potatoes Au Gratin on a white plate surround by fresh thyme sprigs.

    18. Garlic Herb Smashed Potatoes

    Curvy ceramic dish full with Garlic-Herb Smashed Potatoes and fresh thyme.

    19. Potato Chestnut SoupPotato Chestnut Soup in cream bowl with crimped rim

    20. Smoky Potato Pickled Tomato BitesSmoky Potato-Pickled Tomato Bites with toothpicks on a white plate

    And here are a handful more potato recipes that I wrote for the Idaho Potato Commission.

    Enjoy all of these delicious Idaho potato recipes. And thank you Dr. Potato, for giving me an excuse to share them!

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    Comments

    1. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

      October 24, 2016 at 11:00 am

      Spudtastic!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 24, 2016 at 11:28 am

        Thank you, Dorothy! 😀

        Reply
    2. Willow | Will Cook For Friends

      October 26, 2016 at 5:23 pm

      Mmmmmm now I want POTATO EVERYTHING! Hahaha. Those Chipotle Parmesan Fries especially are calling my name. I feel like potatoes are so underrated... nice to see a list proving otherwise! 🙂

      (P.S. Happy Birthday Don! What an awesome tribute!)

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 27, 2016 at 6:46 pm

        Thanks so much! Yes, we must all cook more with potatoes! 😀

        Reply
    3. Allison - Celebrating Sweets

      October 26, 2016 at 5:46 pm

      Great round up! I want one of everything, I love potatoes!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 27, 2016 at 6:46 pm

        Thanks so much, Allison! Hope you try some of them!

        Reply
    4. Jenni

      October 26, 2016 at 5:58 pm

      So many awesome recipes for a potato!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 27, 2016 at 6:47 pm

        One of the most versatile foods on earth! 🙂

        Reply
    5. holli butterfield

      October 26, 2016 at 7:21 pm

      This is a wonderful collection of awesomeness!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 27, 2016 at 6:47 pm

        Why thank you!

        Reply
    6. Just Jo

      October 27, 2016 at 12:17 am

      What a great round up of potato recipes. I must say, I'm sold at the french fry stage alone lol 😉

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 27, 2016 at 6:47 pm

        Yes, I never met a person who doesn't love a good French fry! 😉

        Reply
    7. Amy Nickoloff

      October 27, 2016 at 1:25 pm

      The Hasselbacks--what a great idea with the holidays approaching. Thank you, Valentina! Great recipes as always.

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 27, 2016 at 6:50 pm

        Thanks so much, Amy! Yes, I love those tiny bites of deliciousness. Delightful for the holiday season. Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Deb|EastofEdenCooking

      October 27, 2016 at 4:09 pm

      That opening photo of the french fries got my undivided attention! So many recipes....so little time!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 27, 2016 at 6:52 pm

        Thank you, Deb! Totally agree -- there's never enough time to cook everything we want. Enjoy. 🙂 xo

        Reply
    9. Nechama

      October 28, 2016 at 1:41 am

      Wow! What an assortment for the next several (Shabbos) menus. I love potatoes, and most of these will be delightful to make. Thank you so much for doing a tremendous variety.

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 28, 2016 at 8:15 am

        Thank you so much for checking out my recipes. Hope you enjoy them and have a lovely weekend. 🙂

        Reply
    10. David

      October 30, 2016 at 4:05 pm

      You are so creative with potatoes - l really need to make some of these! My favorite - and me that I did make - is the smashed potato breakfast pizza. So good, and so hearty - I made it for friends before we went hiking!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 30, 2016 at 10:56 pm

        I can't tell you how much I love that you made that pizza. Makes me SO happy. Thank you! 😀 XO

        Reply

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