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Quick and easy! Mashed potatoes and 2 other alternatives to baked potatoes
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By Jean-Luc Moreau, the Technique desk · · Italy · 2 min ·

Quick and easy! Mashed potatoes and 2 other alternatives to baked potatoes

Give your usual baked potatoes a makeover with 3 quick and easy ideas. Starting with mashed potatoes, discover delicious alternatives to bring to the table.

Not the usual baked potatoes

Golden, crispy, and delicious: starting with delicious mashed potatoes, this collection features three quick and easy ideas for a unique take on potatoes. These simple yet flavorful recipes are perfect for when you're looking for a delicious side dish that instantly makes you want to dig in!

Mashed potatoes

Mashed potatoes are a rustic and delicious side dish, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The potatoes are cooked whole in their skins, roughly mashed, and then baked with butter, lemon, and herbs: the result is so delicious you'll want to eat them straight from your hands! You can serve them with grilled meat or fish.

Mediterranean-style potatoes

Mediterranean Potatoes are a rich and delicious side dish that enhances classic baked potato wedges. Tomato puree, black olives, capers, and oregano envelop them with typically Mediterranean aromas and flavors, making them a delicious accompaniment to both meat and fish. You can also add diced pancetta to make the potatoes even more flavorful!

Baked potatoes and onions

Baked potatoes and onions are a rustic and incredibly delicious side dish: golden wedges, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, enhanced by the sweetness of onions and the fragrance of rosemary. A delicious twist on classic baked potatoes, simple to prepare and excellent with roasts, meat, or fish. You can add a few sprigs of thyme or sage, or a sprinkling of sweet paprika, for an extra touch of flavor.

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