It isn’t hard to find cheap potato recipes. Potatoes are cheap! But not all recipes are created equal. Cheap does not have to mean flavorless or boring.
Potatoes are one of the most versatile ingredients out there. They are cheap, good for you, and super filling. Whether you’re on a tight budget or just prefer to be thrifty, finding low-cost recipes is a great way to save money and eat well at the same time. Potatoes are an awesome cheap ingredient because you can buy them in bulk and they last for a very long time if you store them correctly.
Whether you’re looking for main dish potato recipes or just a budget-friendly side to add to a home-cooked meal, we have the recipe for you. These charming and cheap takes on taters are going to make it into your meals soon. I am sure of it.
- Easy Hasselback Potatoes – Hasselback potatoes are a type of baked potato that is sliced while backing and filled with yummy ingredients. They make a great side dish or a meal all on their own.
- Simple Salt Baked Potato – Salt baked potatoes have some extra zest and flavor, making them the perfect thing to pair with a simple meat dish. Baked potatoes are one of the most popular cheap potato recipes out there. This one is especially tasty and straight from our own test kitchen.
- Smash Potatoes with Garlic – This tasty little side packs some awesome flavor. Pair it with a casserole or meatloaf for a truly filling meal.
- Hobo Dinner Recipe – Loaded with flavor and yummy ingredients, this crazy cheap potato recipe and easy way to make a meal is ideal for any budget.
- 5 Ingredient Sausage and Potatoes Slow Cooker Meal – Make a meal for the whole family in the slow cooker. Easy, cheap, and perfect for a weeknight meal. We’re obsessed with this one.
- Corn and Potato Toss – This filling side dish is perfect with a roast or other meat dish. Adding cheap potato recipes to a hearty meat dish is the best way to create a 2-piece tasty and filling meal on a budget.
- Philly Cheesecake Potato Wedges – This yummy recipe combo tastes just like the dish that inspired it.
- Cheesy Queso Potato Soup – This Mexican-inspired dish is perfect to pair with tacos or nachos.
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I am collecting the ingredients to make your chicken lo mein for two recipe. Maggi seasoning is listed but nothing by that name is available at my Kroger store. Google lists a dozen or more different varieties of Maggi seasonings,both dry and liquid. Please advise which to choose.
Best Regards,
Joe
Hello Joe,
We’re pretty sure you’re talking about the Chicken Lo Mein For Two recipe found on this page, and if this is the case, we recommend using the standard liquid bottle of Maggi seasoning. You can find it in 3.338 oz bottles online typically and in some grocery stores. The name ‘Maggi’ comes from a specific Swiss brand name, which is why it seems hard to come by.
I really am wanting to try making Hassleback potatoes, but I’m also trying to eat healthier. Any ideas on how to make hasselback potatoes healthier? Thanks!
Hello Crystal,
The healthiest hasselback potato recipe I could find is our Garlic Hasselback Potatoes recipe at FaveHealthyRecipes.com. Hope this helps!
I like the smashed potatoes! I’m a huge garlic & butter (+milk of course) mashed potatoes fan, but the peeling can take a while (that and shoving all the potato into a big enough pot…not a fan of splitting).
If you have a muffin pan and want something a little different, a potato stack can be delightful!
https://therealcookingmaggie.com/2017/02/18/on-potatoes/ (thanks Maggie!)
Carry on ye ‘tater lovers! 😀