No longer just mash, roast or baked — there’s so much you can do with potatoes. With Mexican, Asian and Italian influences, these surprising and tasty potato recipes are bound to inspire your next family meal or after-school snack.
The great thing about potatoes is that not only are they healthy and versatile, but they can form the basis of all sorts of meal ideas for feeding hungry kids. We teamed up with Potato.ie to pick out some delicious potato recipes the kids will love — perfect for an after-school snack to fill ravenous tummies, or for a quick and easy dinner.
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Potato Recipes You Need to Try
#1. Mexican Beef Lettuce Tacos with Potato Tortilla Chips
Kids will love this recipe for Mexican Beef Lettuce Tacos with Potato Tortilla Chips — it’s fun finger food they’ll enjoy eating messily! It’s perfect for afternoons when they have friends over: just place everything on the table and let them build their own.
#2. Spanish Chicken, Chorizo and Potato One Pot
Soup is a go-to after school in our house, but on busy sports days something a bit more substantial is needed — quickly. This Spanish Chicken, Chorizo and Potato One Pot recipe ticks those boxes and is ready in 30 minutes.
#3. Cheesy Potato Bites
Kids will love these Cheesy Potato Bites — perfect for an after-school snack. The cheese is enclosed in a coating made from grated potato and egg, flavoured with a little finely chopped onion.
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#4. Chinese Potato Squeaks
Try these delicious Chinese Potato ‘Squeaks’ — a fun new twist on an old favourite, ready in just 15 minutes.
#5. Gnocchi with Tomato and Basil
For a change from regular pasta, get the kids to help make the gnocchi and the sauce (little ones always seem to love stirring!) for this Gnocchi with Tomato and Basil recipe. The gnocchi are tasty pillows of goodness that soak up the tomato and basil sauce perfectly.
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#6. Ham, Cheese and Potato Croquettes
These Ham, Cheese and Potato Croquettes are a real crowd-pleaser! The combination of cheese, ham and silky potato makes for a delicious snack that’s surprisingly quick to whip up too.
Visit www.potato.ie for lots of delicious, quick and easy recipes to help mix up your meals and inspire the family’s taste buds.
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