There’s no better way to embrace spring than to celebrate with a delicious Easter dinner – so why not make the spud the star of the show? From crispy roasties and hasselbacks to dauphinoise and a simple mash, potatoes can make the perfect centrepiece for your seasonal Easter dinner spread.
We love to pass on our passion for potatoes by sharing ideas and inspiration to herald the arrival of a new season. Whether you’re roasting a joint, a piece of salmon or your favourite veggie or vegan dish, read on to find our favourite seasonal potato recipes to help you cook up a storm this Easter:
1. New Potatoes en Papillote
Easter is the perfect time of year to make the most of versatile New potatoes – there’s no need to peel them, simply scrub gently before cooking. This beautifully simple dish takes just 20 minutes to prepare and oozes with the fresh taste of garlic, thyme and butter. Try using seasonal wild garlic as a special treat.
2. Pork Belly with Fondant Potatoes
The classic French technique of cooking potatoes, the result is crispy on the outside with a creamy, almost melting, centre. Try this luxurious dinner for two with pork belly – and don’t forget the apple sauce recipe we’ve added for the perfect Easter Sunday dinner side.
3. Leftover Lamb Hotpot
If you’ve gone for delicious lamb this Easter along with New potatoes on the side, here’s the chance to create another mouthwatering treat with the leftovers. With extra ingredients including onion, carrots and leek – and a dash of Worcestershire sauce – your family will love this.
4. Vegan Spiral Sweet Potato Bake
Make the vegans in your family (and everyone else) keep coming back for more with this stunning spiral-patterned recipe. Golden brown on the outside and deliciously soft on the inside, it’s a match made in heaven.
5. Slow and Stocky Mash
Who could possibly say no to a delicious dollop of magic mash alongside their main course for Easter Sunday dinner? This is the perfect recipe for prepping ahead and using your slow cooker, freeing you up to spend more time entertaining your guests at this special time of year.
6. Easy Sweet Potato Brownies
Think you’re full of potatoes after enjoying a delicious lunch and can’t face any more? Then think again because we’ve got the perfect Easter dessert idea for you – incredibly moreish brownie bites that feature our favourite sweet potato once again.
We hope you enjoy your seasonal time in the kitchen creating such mouthwatering potato dishes – and there’s no need to stop there. We work with some of the nation’s best chefs and recipe developers to produce nutritious and innovative dishes made from everyone’s favourite vegetable.
Check out our recipe inspiration and find tasty ideas for leftover mashed potatoes, some seriously indulgent cheesy potato recipes and top tips on how to cook the perfect jacket potato.
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