This is a favorite of ours for many years because it is different from the many mashed sweet potatoes recipes. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

This is a favorite of ours for many years because it is different from the many mashed sweet potatoes recipes. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

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Red potatoes baked with sour cream, crumbled bacon, onions, and American and Parmesan cheese are a tasty side dish for dinner, picnics, or potlucks.

Red potatoes baked with sour cream, crumbled bacon, onions, and American and Parmesan cheese are a tasty side dish for dinner, picnics, or potlucks.

Everyone will enjoy these delicious potatoes cooked up with Indian spices.

Everyone will enjoy these delicious potatoes cooked up with Indian spices.

The perfume of cardamom permeates these whipped sweet potatoes garnished with thinly sliced fried shallots.

The perfume of cardamom permeates these whipped sweet potatoes garnished with thinly sliced fried shallots.

Russet potatoes are blended with roasted garlic, butter and milk.

Russet potatoes are blended with roasted garlic, butter and milk.

These potatoes are different than the usual fries, but so good.

These potatoes are different than the usual fries, but so good.

I was tired of eating baked potatoes the old fashioned way with gobs of butter, so I created this simple recipe to put a little twist on them. My family and friends love them and I hope you do too.

I was tired of eating baked potatoes the old fashioned way with gobs of butter, so I created this simple recipe to put a little twist on them. My family and friends love them and I hope you do too.

You can make these ahead several days and store in the fridge. If baking cold, let stand 30 minutes first.

You can make these ahead several days and store in the fridge. If baking cold, let stand 30 minutes first.

These are roasted potatoes at their best – plain and simple. Red potatoes are tossed with olive oil, and salt and pepper, and then roasted to perfection.

These are roasted potatoes at their best – plain and simple. Red potatoes are tossed with olive oil, and salt and pepper, and then roasted to perfection.

Sliced potatoes, green peppers, onions, and a dab of butter are sealed in aluminum foil and tossed onto the grill. When the veggies are piping hot and tender, sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and serve.

Sliced potatoes, green peppers, onions, and a dab of butter are sealed in aluminum foil and tossed onto the grill. When the veggies are piping hot and tender, sprinkle with Cheddar cheese and serve.