5 Ways To Turn a Potato Into a Satisfying Dinner

There's no better time than right now to give the humble potato a chance to step into the spotlight on your dinner plate. Elevated from your go-to side to your main dish, you'll see the potato in a new light thanks to these satisfying recipes.

1. Potato Gnocchi From Scratch

"Don’t have the water at a rolling boil. Have it at a hard simmer (medium bubbles, not huge busy ones). A simmer will keep the delicate gnocchi more intact and keep them from being mushy." —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder

2. Cheeseburger Twice Baked Potatoes

"If you’re counting on leftovers the next day or just want to get these prepped earlier in the week, I suggest preparing the recipe up through stuffing the potato halves with the filling. Let them cool, then put them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to five days." —Emma Christensen, Simply Recipes General Manager

3. Tortilla Española (Spanish Tortilla)

"Waxy potatoes such as Yukon Golds or red-skinned new potatoes work well in this dish. Avoid using russets." —Elise

4. Baked Potato Soup

"It's easier to thin out a thick soup than thicken up a thin soup. So if you're a fan of thick, hearty soups, start out with only adding four cups of chicken stock. After puréeing and mashing, add as much additional broth as needed to reach the consistency you want." —Elise

5. Loaded Baked Potatoes

"For this recipe, I blanch fresh broccoli, but you could absolutely use frozen broccoli if that’s what you have on hand." —Nick Evans, Simply Recipes Contributor