I don't know about you, but my holiday brain goes straight to potatoes the second the fall air hits. They're the cozy, carby backbone of the whole feast and honestly? I can't get enough. So I rounded up 25 of the best Thanksgiving potato recipes out there to help you find your new favorite side.

1. Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes

Okay, cheese, bacon, ranch, and potatoes? How could this possibly go wrong? These four ingredients honestly should be their own food group, if you ask me. Throw them all together and you get a delectable side dish that is absolutely bursting with flavor.

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2. Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Have you ever stirred cream cheese into your mashed potatoes? If the answer is no, do yourself a favor and try this recipe immediately. It creates the most incredibly creamy, melt in your mouth side dish imaginable. You just make your potatoes like you always do, then add a generous scoop of cream cheese while you mash.

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3. Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

You have to try this baked potato casserole at least once in your life. With crispy bacon, creamy sour cream, and tender potatoes all in one dish, you're looking at one marvelous mouthful. Plus, it's so easy that you can whip it up as a last minute Thanksgiving side or even a weeknight dinner.

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4. Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

When you need a no fuss side that everyone will actually get excited about, this casserole is it. Every single bite is packed with smoky bacon, tangy sour cream, and plenty of melted cheese. It's basically your favorite loaded baked potato reimagined as a big, scoopable dish. I promise you, this one disappears fast.

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5. Australian Cheesy Potato Bake

Craving a little taste of down under? Treat yourself to this Australian cheesy potato bake. This easy dish brings together potatoes, onion, garlic, cream, and cheese. These simple ingredients create a magical casserole that will absolutely knock your socks off.

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6. Potato Dinner Rolls

I think rolls can truly make or break Thanksgiving dinner. Sometimes you can tell the bread was just a last minute afterthought. But when they're good, you know the rest of the meal is going to be delicious. Avoid the disappointment by prepping a batch of these potato dinner rolls.

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7. Amish Potato Stuffing

When it comes to pure comfort food, this Amish potato stuffing might just take the top spot. You've got mashed potatoes, sautéed veggies, crispy breadcrumbs, and savory sage all hanging out together. Don't forget to finish the whole thing with a generous pour of gravy to make this sensational side complete.

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8. Pan-Fried Potatoes and Onions

Whether you need a Thanksgiving side or something for brunch, this tasty recipe always works. Every bite of these pan fried potatoes and onions delivers that savory, melt in your mouth goodness. This one is a versatile little lifesaver during the holiday season.

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9. Potatoes Au Gratin

Potatoes au gratin is always a fan favorite at my Thanksgiving table. Every time I bring it somewhere, I come home with a completely empty casserole dish. A few smart little tricks make this comforting classic even better. Mixing Gruyere and cheddar gives the whole thing a wonderfully smoky depth.

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10. Loaded Baked Potato Bites

This finger food would make the perfect pre dinner snack at Thanksgiving. You just sauté some sliced spuds, melt cheese over the top, and finish with a couple of your favorite toppings. You can have these loaded baked potato bites ready to devour in no time at all.

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11. Easy Cottage Potatoes

These easy cottage potatoes are going to completely rock your world. If you're a serious casserole lover, get ready to meet your new favorite recipe. This dish is super simple to put together and the flavor will absolutely blow you away.

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12. Garlic and Chive Mashed Potatoes

If you believe simple is always better, this side dish is about to win you over completely. You only need a few basic ingredients and about 30 minutes to pull off mashed potatoes that taste like they came from a fancy restaurant. Serve them alongside turkey and gravy and the holiday meal is officially on.

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13. Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes

It truly doesn't get more straightforward than these oven roasted beauties. This recipe is so foolproof that even a total beginner in the kitchen can nail it. All you have to do is chop your potatoes, toss them with seasoning, and let the oven do the work.

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14. Crockpot Baked Potatoes

If oven baked potatoes feel like too much work, I have the perfect solution for you. You can free up precious oven space by baking your potatoes right in a Crockpot instead. Just keep in mind that this method takes upwards of 8 hours.

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15. Loaded Twice-Baked Red Potatoes

What's better than twice baked potatoes? Tiny twice baked potatoes, obviously! This version is insanely cute and it makes the perfect finger food for any holiday gathering. Imagine popping one of these little nuggets of joy into your mouth and getting that creamy, savory flavor explosion.

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16. Twice Baked Potatoes

These twice baked spuds are the kind of party food that has people asking for the recipe before the night is over. While they do take a bit of time, the actual prep is super easy since most of that time is just oven baking. Each bite brings together buttery potato, tangy sour cream, and crispy bacon for one truly mouthwatering experience.

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17. Garlic Parmesan Duchess Potatoes

Okay, this might be the prettiest way to serve potatoes, period. This recipe looks exceptionally fancy, but trust me, it's actually pretty easy. If you've ever piped frosting into pretty swirls, you're already halfway there.

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18. Hasselback Potatoes

You can never go wrong with Hasselback potatoes. They look like they came straight out of a Michelin star restaurant, but they're actually super straightforward to make. You just slice up some spuds, drizzle them with a buttery mixture, and pop them in the oven.

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19. Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Rosemary and potatoes just belong together, like the most classic pairing you can think of. There's something so deeply comforting about this flavor combo that never gets old. If you agree, I think this recipe is about to become your new go to.

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20. Mashed Potato Puffs

These bite sized potato puffs are another fantastic way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They work equally well as a party appetizer, a side dish, or a late night snack. The recipe comes together quickly, and the result is so completely worth it.

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21. Easy Old-Fashioned Creamed Potatoes

These old fashioned creamed potatoes are a simple yet impressive side that's perfect for a holiday spread. Every bite is rich and satisfying, with a silky texture and just a whisper of smoky paprika. They come together in only 15 minutes, which makes them ideal for a last minute addition to your menu.

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22. Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Muffins

Here's another scrumptious snack that will make you swoon. Just mix your leftover mashed potatoes with cheddar, chives, and an egg. After about a half hour in the oven, these little muffins are ready to serve.

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23. Ultra-Crispy Smashed Potatoes

This recipe might be the most genius way to use a humble potato. To make these tasty little finger foods, you just follow a simple path: boil, smash, bake, and drizzle. That's the whole game! Once you taste one of these bites of heaven, you'll start making them for every single occasion.

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24. Scored Seasoned Baked Potatoes

If regular baked potatoes don't get you excited, I have a new version that might do the trick. Scoring your spuds before roasting takes the humble baked potato to a whole new level. The seasoning travels deeper into the flesh, so you don't need to pile on a bunch of toppings to make up for blandness.

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25. Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

These might look like ordinary mashed potatoes, but the flavor is out of this world. You can elevate this comfort food with just one simple ingredient. Adding a hearty helping of sour cream creates a unique tanginess in that fluffy white mash.

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