EDITOR'S NOTE: This story originally ran in 2014, but we're republishing it in observance of St. Patrick's Day this year—these potato recipes are, after all, timeless.
Versatile, comforting, and cheap, potatoes are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. You probably don't need another excuse to eat them, but, in St. Patrick's Day, you have one anyway. As with corned beef, cabbage, and anything and everything dyed an aggressive shade of Shamrock green, it's just not St. Patrick's Day without some serious tater action.
If you aren't buying the holiday angle, feel free to make up your own excuse to eat potatoes. Hard day at work? Potatoes. Your dog's birthday? Potatoes. Wednesday night? Definitely potatoes. No matter why you're turning to taters, we've rounded up 9 recipes to satisfy your spud craving.
Scalloped Potatoes with Caramelized Onions by Katheryn's Kitchen
Potato, Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Pierogi by Jamie@lifesafeast
Monica's Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes by EmilyC
Hand-Formed Parmesan Tater Tots by CamillaMMann
Twice-Baked Potatoes with Kale by Brussels Sprouts for Breakfast
Tarragon Potato Salad with Cured Salmon and Lemon Vinaigrette by la domestique
Bert Greene's Potato Scallion Cakes by Genius Recipes
How We Survived...Colcannon by fiveandspice
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