Recently I received an email from a PR firm that basically asked me to write a funny post declaring that a certain stuffing mix “tops” the potato. The pitch wanted bloggers to create jokey, non-offensive content portraying potatoes as “boring” and to promote the mix as an “un-potato” — an everyday, microwave-ready side that “beats” plain spuds.

The request described suggested ideas — from a talk-show-host potato that puts guests to sleep to kids talking about how tired potatoes are — and asked for at least 200 words plus an image or video. It even suggested an Onion-style humor approach.

Here’s my response: no one disses my potatoes. Not now, not ever. Potatoes are central to so many meals and to so many cultures. They’re nutritious, budget-friendly, easy to store and prepare, endlessly adaptable, and they make people happy. Paired with bacon or butter, roasted, mashed, baked, stuffed or fried, potatoes are anything but boring.

Rather than take a PR-driven angle, I’m doubling down on potatoes. Below is a curated roundup of favorite potato recipes from Foodie With Family — dishes that showcase the potato as star or as an indispensable supporting player. I’ve also included a homemade stuffing recipe (no box, no weird ingredients) to remind everyone that real food can be simple and delicious. If you’re wary of herbs like sage, don’t worry — the ingredient list uses common, pronounceable items: cornbread, bread, buttermilk, chicken stock, onion, celery and sage.

My plan is twofold: today I’m sharing a collection of the best potato recipes from this site, and next week I’ll compile a round-up of your favorite potato recipes. Send links to recipes from your blog, paste a family recipe, or email it to me. I may even arrange a small prize for a favorite entry. (Hint: my family adores candied jalapeños on baked potatoes.)

Potatoes are the star…

Roesti (Swiss Crispy Potato Pancake)

Roesti is a perfect potato dish — crunchy on the outside and creamy inside. It works as a side for many meals and is also a late-night snack favorite. It’s comforting, simple and endlessly satisfying.

Colcannon Stuffed Twice Baked Potatoes

Cabbage- and onion-studded mashed potatoes tucked back into a baked shell, topped with Guinness and cheddar potted cheese and finished with glazed corned beef and onions. It’s Irish comfort food elevated and far from boring.

Garlic Hasselback Potatoes

Hasselbacks look fancy but are simple to make: crisp tops and bottoms, garlicky, buttery interiors. Elegant, fun to serve and absolutely not dull.

Loaded Baked Potato Skins

Potato skins stuffed with bacon, cheese, sour cream and green onions — a party classic that proves potatoes are anything but boring.

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Rich, creamy potato soup made from baked potatoes and piled with all the classic toppings. Make it after the baked skins or the night before — it’s a balm for bad days and tastes like comfort.

Roasted Crispy Cheese Potatoes

My grandmother’s recipe: bite-sized potatoes roasted with butter and a generous amount of grated Parmesan. Simple, nostalgic and irresistibly comforting.

Campfire Home Fries

Even while camping, potatoes shine. A little prep gives you crispy, smoky home fries that everyone will fight over.

Potatoes have a supporting role…

Creamy Garlic Lemon and Dill Chicken Pot Pies

Potatoes provide texture and substance in these pot pies — not the headline, but absolutely essential. Skip the potatoes and the dish loses its soul.

Yooper Pasties

As someone born in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, I know a proper pasty includes potatoes. Leave them out and you’re missing the point — potatoes are integral to regional classics.

Ultimate Corned Beef Hash

Make more than you think you need, because this dish disappears fast. Potatoes add the heart and texture to an amazing hash.

Oh, stuffing. We love you, too. Just not from a box…

Grandma’s Famous Cornbread Stuffing

This homemade cornbread stuffing uses real ingredients and real flavor. No boxed mixes here — just comforting, familiar components and plenty of stuffing joy.

Here’s where you come in…

Please send your favorite potato recipes — links, blog posts or full recipes in the comments or by email. Help me celebrate and defend the potato’s great reputation. If you include photos, please size them to about 550 x 400 or at least 400 x 400; I can help if needed.

Potato Latkes with Smoked Salmon and Dill from Very Culinary

Crispy potato latkes topped with smoked salmon and dill are indulgent and irresistible — a sophisticated take on a classic.

Potatoes Antico Modo from Evil Chef Mom

Rich potatoes prepared with butter and cream — a reminder that sometimes the simplest preparations are the most heavenly.

Yukon Golds with Shallot Butter by Alosha’s Kitchen

Yukon Golds bathed in shallot butter are a revelation: the right potato variety and the right finishing touch make all the difference.

Crispitty Crunchitty Potato Crack by Saint Tigerlily

Duck-fat roasted potato rounds deliver an otherworldly texture and flavor. If you claim you can resist them, I respectfully disagree.

Final note: Were you bored by these recipes? If anything, I hope you’re inspired. Leave your favorites in the comments or email them to me — let’s celebrate the mighty potato together.