Our 10 Best Crowd-Pleasing Potato Recipes for Entertaining

There's a reason why potatoes are a perennially popular treat on the Thanksgiving and Christmas tables. They are soothing comfort food everyone seems to love. And they lend themselves to easy-to-predict outcomes so there are no cooking surprises. They are also an affordable option if you're looking for budget-friendly sides. We rounded up some of our favorite, unique twists on the potato for you to bring to your holiday table this year.

The luxury destination Blackberry Farm is on many travelers' bucket lists. And its food is notoriously exceptional. Impress even your most foodie-savvy guests this holiday with Blackberry Farm's recipe for braised pork belly served with sweet potato puree, kimchi and candied pecans.

HGTV star David Bromstad is once again rocking tradition with his own unique spin. "I put my own twist on whipped potatoes — and hit the Yukon Gold jackpot. Hello, new tradition!" Get his recipe here.

Another fancy classic from Blackberry Farm: this deliciously simple, elegant recipe for crème fraiche turns a caviar and potato chip appetizer into a dinner party favorite.