The Best 45 Canned Potato Recipes You'll Ever Eat (2024)

These are the best canned potato recipes of all time. From classic mashed potatoes to modern takes on breakfast casserole and more, these recipes are sure to please.

While they are a great food to save for emergency provisions, you don’t have to wait for a natural disaster to hit to make a delicious and quick recipe that uses canned potatoes.

Canned potatoes are a good alternative to fresh potatoes, if fresh ones spoil too quickly before you can use them, you don’t have the hand-strength for peeling, or if you are in a part of the world where the raw ones are hard to get.

No matter the reason, we hope this list provides you with some tips and meal inspiration for using canned potatoes in recipes.

They can last unopened for years, though I’d suggest eating them within a year of the best-by date.

But once you see how easy it is to switch out fresh potatoes for canned potatoes, you’ll be using them much more frequently, so you don’t have to worry about how long they’ve been in your pantry!

Not that you need too much convincing because, let’s be honest, potatoes in all forms are delicious, but this can save so much money and time in the kitchen!

Here are some tips for cooking canned potatoes in cooking and baking

You can make classic side dishes like Canned Mashed Potatoes or Potato Salad.

Make Pan Fried Potatoes (pat them dry really well, and maybe let them sit in the fridge uncovered overnight to get them very dry first) like in #27.

So let’s get to some meal inspiration with our list of canned potato recipes that will fill the bill.

Believe it or not, canned potatoes can be just as delicious as fresh ones in certain recipes!

With a little bit of love and attention, you can turn canned potatoes into golden caramelized perfection that’s sure to impress your family and friends.

Just be sure to rinse out the liquid from the can before preparing your potatoes for the oven – this will help you get the most flavor out of them.

Ingredients include: Canned potatoes, butter, parmesan cheese, and seasoned salt.

When you combine an air fryer, some seasoning, and canned potatoes, what do you get?

Your new favorite canned potato side dish recipe!

This recipe will lead to crispy air-fried potatoes with such little effort.

If that is not enough for you, you can top it off with any combination of toppings like cheese or bacon for an even more delicious side dish!

Ingredients include: Canned potatoes, butter, and lemon pepper.

This canned potato recipe is popular among South Asian countries as a comforting and nourishing dish.

Adding coconut milk to this curry will add so much richness and creaminess and leave it vegan and gluten-free still!

Depending on your taste, you can definitely add some more spices or change up what you add to this dish.

And keep in mind curry will taste better when made in advance, so if you have leftovers, they’ll taste even better!

Ingredients include: Canned salad potatoes, coconut milk, turmeric, vegetable oil, and garam masala.

If you’re wondering what to do with canned potatoes so no one knows that they were canned, throw them in a crockpot!

Seriously, just throw them in with some cream of celery soup, sour cream, and bacon, and let it cook for a few hours.

No one will believe that this dish in part came from a can!

To make it even better, you can set the crockpot and leave it alone so you don’t have to stand around watching it cook.

Ingredients include: Canned potatoes, canned cream of celery soup, sour cream, bacon, and green onions.

So you really gotta want fried potato chips here.

Because the canned potatoes have already been cooked, you need to make sure you get these as dry as possible, laying out the slices, patting them dry, and maybe even leaving them open in the fridge.

The resulting texture won’t be exactly the same delightful crispness of the potato chips out of the bag, but in a pinch this is a good recipe considering and the air fryer makes quick work of the effort.

Let the seasonings do the heavy lifting.

Ingredients include: Canned potatoes, rosemary, avocado oil, garlic powder, and paprika.

There are many methods to use canned potatoes, but there’s nothing wrong with keeping it simple and cooking it on the stove!

The potatoes can be completely transformed depending on what combination of seasonings you decide to use, but this recipe has excellent choices listed in the ingredients.

It only takes about 10 minutes to prepare, and you’ll have such flavorful herbed potatoes!

Ingredients include: Canned potatoes, rosemary, thyme, sage, and garlic powder.

This canned, new potato recipe is so easy to prepare but can feed a crowd!

These oven-baked potatoes have so much flavor from the onion, garlic, and basil, and nothing beats having some melted cheese on top.

You can also add a flour-thickened milk mixture to give it a creamier texture.

Everyone will LOVE these scalloped potatoes and will be coming around for seconds.

Ingredients include: Chicken broth, Sliced new potatoes, Swiss cheese, all-purpose flour, and basil.

Potato salad is an excellent choice for a summer dish, but unfortunately, it can get scorching hot trying to cook with the summer heat outside.

For those wondering how to use canned potatoes without cooking, this potato salad recipe is perfect for you.

Using canned potatoes eliminates the need to cook them for a potato salad.

Just mix your ingredients and put them in the fridge until you’re ready to enjoy it!

Ingredients include: Canned whole potatoes, Miracle Whip, sweet pickle relish, mustard, and hard-boiled eggs.

When we’re strapped on time, reach for a can of potatoes.

This is an excellent canned potato side dish recipe for nights you’re low on time or energy.

Not to mention, canned potatoes have way more nutrients than instant potatoes.

Ingredients include: Canned potatoes, butter, milk, sour cream, and garlic powder.

This is going to come together quickly, which I am always thankful for any morning when I’m barely functioning with coffee in hand.

Pull out your ham, eggs, cheese and a can or two of the ready canned potatoes and you’ll have food on the table in a snap.

I recommend handling canned potatoes gently because they are peeled and cooked in salt water, so they can be a bit crumbly.

They make great options in big flavors like this breakfast casserole, though.

Ingredients include: Canned potatoes, ham, bacon, eggs, and shredded cheese.

If you loved the Favorite Herbed Potatoes recipe above, you would love this Gourmet Herbed Canned Potatoes recipe too!

You can prepare this in an air fryer or a frying pan.

Either method will give you a cheap but tasty dish that goes great with so many meals.

The secret to this canned potato side dish recipe is to use Everglades Seasoning or Herbamare Herbed Sea Salt, so you have the perfect mixture of seasonings all in one.

Ingredients include: Canned whole potatoes, flour, bread crumbs, paprika, and butter.

After trying this recipe, there will be no more wondering what to do with canned potatoes!

This is a delicious party dish inspired by elotes, or Mexican street corn.

If you have an air fryer, that makes this so much easier!

You can let the air fryer do all the cooking once you’ve drained your potatoes and mixed with the toppings that coat the potatoes.

Feel free to adjust the chili powder to make it milder or even spicier if that’s what you like!

Ingredients include: Sliced white potatoes, mayonnaise, chili powder, sea salt, and cotija cheese.

Canned potatoes are a great way to save time in the kitchen, and they can be used to make a delicious and hearty potato soup like this one.

This recipe is perfect for a cold winter day (or anytime, if you’re a soup lover like me) and it’s easy to make.

To make this soup, simply combine canned potatoes, broth, onions, garlic, and seasonings in a slow cooker.

This soup is delicious and comforting, and it’s perfect for a hungry crowd.

Serve it with a side of crusty bread or rolls.

Ingredients include: Diced potatoes, onion, cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and chicken bouillon cubes.

Whether you have canned your potatoes or you bought cans from the store, you’ve taken care of the hard part of many canned potato recipes!

Just mix your cheese mixture, microwave it for a bit, and top your potatoes in a casserole dish.

Bake it in the oven, and you have such a low-effort dish that you will enjoy so much!

And go ahead and top it off with more cheese if you want.

Extra cheese never hurts anyone!

Ingredients include: Canned potatoes, cornstarch, parmesan, parsley, and powdered milk.

These spiced up potatoes are the ultimate quick and easy side dish, made all in one skillet.

With just a few basic spices, you can turn canned potatoes into a delicious and flavorful dish.

To get the best results, be sure to drain and pat dry the potatoes before cooking.

And remember, use your own judgment when adding spices.

You may want to use a bit less or more than recommended, depending on your personal preferences.

Ingredients include: Butter, canned potatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, and garlic salt.

Turning canned potatoes into a cheesy casserole with linguica sausage is something that I can get behind for sure.

The smoky and spicy flavor of the sausage adds a unique twist to the dish and takes it to the next level.

This casserole is versatile enough to be served at any time of day, as a hearty brunch dish or a satisfying side for dinner.

Ingredients include: Onions, garlic cloves, ground Portuguese linguica, seasoned salt, and sharp cheddar cheese.

This recipe has completely changed my perspective on potato salad.

After spending hours peeling, cutting, and boiling potatoes, I’ve discovered that the secret is to simply use canned potatoes instead!

With the addition of bacon ranch dressing and fresh chives, this potato salad is bursting with zingy flavor and a touch of oniony goodness.

It’s so simple to make, you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with the traditional potato salad process.

Ingredients include: Canned whole potatoes, fresh chives, and bacon ranch dressing.

Try this simple recipe for a quick and easy way to turn canned potatoes into a delicious dish.

Saute the potatoes in butter and olive oil, then add some rosemary, parsley and salt and pepper.

Top with pancetta, scallions, or thinly sliced onion to make it your own.

This versatile and delicious recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.

Ingredients include: Canned potatoes, butter, olive oil, dried rosemary, and fresh parsley.

Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by this quick and easy meal made with canned potatoes and the air fryer.

To make it, simply cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.

Cut canned potatoes into small cubes and toss with olive oil and salt.

Place the chicken and potatoes in an even layer in the air fryer.

In just 15 minutes, you’ll have a delicious and complete meal that took only five minutes of prep time.

Ingredients include: Chicken breast, canned potatoes, seasoned salt, olive oil, and paprika.

Have you ever had caramelized potatoes?

They are so yummy.

This is the easiest way to make them ever.

Open up a can of potatoes, rinse and dry them.

Then melt some butter in a pan and then add in the brown sugar.

When that is all melted together add in the potatoes and coat them and cook until they are done to your desired perfection.

Ingredients include: Canned potatoes, butter, and brown sugar.

The best dishes are often the simplest ones, and this recipe is no exception.

If you have canned potatoes and corn in your pantry, give this dish a try.

You can use fresh or frozen bell pepper, but I prefer the red variety.

For even more convenience, try using frozen diced onions.

With this recipe, you can keep it super simple and quick without sacrificing flavor.

Ingredients include: Vegetable oil, onion, peppers, canned potatoes, canned corn, and black pepper.

This 15-minute soup recipe is a game-changer when it comes to canned potatoes.

With bold flavors from oregano, basil, and garlic, this soup is sure to excite your taste buds.

And with fully-cooked sausage and fresh spinach leaves, it’s a hearty and satisfying meal in a bowl.

Thanks to the convenience of canned tomatoes and diced potatoes, this soup is easy to make in a flash.

Ingredients include: Chicken stock, canned tomatoes, canned potatoes, dried oregano, garlic powder, and cornstarch.

Au gratin potatoes are a dish that I love but always get so nervous about making.

They can be quite complicated to get right but this recipe changes that worry.

All that you gotta do is open and drain the potatoes.

Then you toss them with the spices and pour them into a casserole dish.

Then pour in the cream and add cheese.

Finally, bake to perfection.

Ingredients include: Canned potatoes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, heavy cream, and shredded cheese.

Roasted potatoes are a classic dish and if you use canned potatoes it will be super easy to make.

The potatoes are roasted until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside.

They are then seasoned with a simple blend of salt, pepper, and paprika.

Ingredients include: Canned whole potatoes, unsalted butter, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.

This stew is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

I love crock pot meals that dump it and forget it.

They always turn out so yummy and are so simple to put together.

To make this stew, simply add all of the ingredients to your crock-pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Serve hot with some bread slices to mop up the good broth.

Ingredients include: Chicken breasts, kosher salt, canned new potatoes, frozen onions, and cream of mushroom soup.

This potato ball recipe is a perfect example of how simplicity can still pack a flavorful punch.

To get started, simply drain and pat dry the potatoes before tossing them in a blend of olive oil and spices.

After baking until golden and crispy, these potato balls are sure to become a new favorite side dish.

Ingredients include: Avocado oil, dried oregano, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Pan frying canned potatoes is definitely possible and quite simple to do.

Just make sure to drain and dry the potatoes before slicing them for frying.

You can fry them solo or add some sliced onions and mushrooms for extra flavor.

Sauteed onions work wonders for adding a delicious touch to fried potatoes, and it’s one of my personal favorites.

These fried potatoes make for a fabulous side dish.

Ingredients include: Onion, mushrooms, canned potatoes, butter, and salt.

This is a refreshing potato salad recipe.

I love the fact that this is a no cook recipe so it would be perfect for a camping adventure.

Fresh herbs like dill and parsley, tangy red onion, zesty Dijon mustard, and briny gherkins (dill pickles will work too) make every bite burst with flavor.

Also, this is beautiful when served.

Ingredients include: Dill, parsley, red onion, Dijon mustard, gherkins, and extra virgin olive oil.

These are so easy to cook that your guests will be surprised to know that they came from a can.

All that you have to do is open and drain the potatoes.

Then add them to the pan with the butter and other ingredients.

Bring it all to a boil, stirring frequently.

Remove the potatoes from the heat and top with the cheese.

Garnish with some chives and you have a beautiful side dish.

Ingredients include: Butter, potatoes, parsley flakes, parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.

There is something special about serving dinner straight from a cast iron skillet.

This is essentially a quiche cooked in a cast iron skillet and I am here for it.

First you cook the bacon and then set it aside.

Next, you saute the onions and mushrooms in the bacon drippings.

Then you add in the eggs, milk, cheese and seasonings and bake it all in the oven.

Ingredients include: Canned potatoes, bacon, onion, mushrooms, milk, and cheddar cheese.

This soup is so hearty that you will forget that it has no meat in it.

You will have this soup prepped and simmering in about 15 minutes.

First, you cut the veggies and soften them in some butter.

Then you add the lentils and broth and let it all simmer for about 45 minutes.

A good tip is to soak the lentils in advance of cooking this recipe.

Ingredients include: Carrots, celery stalks, garlic cloves, onion, butter, and green lentils.

It is shocking but you can prepare this chicken pot pie in about five minutes.

Crazy, but true.

If you happen to have some canned chicken, you can use that and it will all turn out super yummy.
However, if you have some leftover chicken you can shred it and use that too.

All that you need to do is mix everything together in a deep dish pie shell.

Then cover it all with pie crusts, pinch the edges together and add a few slits.

Then you bake it until it is all golden brown and piping hot.

Ingredients include: Shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of potato soup, mixed vegetables, and pie crust.

Canned potatoes are perfect for making a creamy soup.

I love them for soup because you can open the can and they are ready to go.

You can make this creamy soup in about 15 minutes.

I recommend that you serve this soup with a bit of crumbled bacon and cheese on top with some lovely toasty bread.

Ingredients include: Canned whole potatoes, celery, sweet onion, garlic, and vegetable broth.

In 15 minutes you can have a creamy and hearty homemade soup.

The smoky flavor of the bacon adds depth to the soup, while the sweetness of the corn balances out the savory notes.

The addition of dill, whether dried or fresh, brings a fresh and herby element to the chowder.

Ingredients include: Onion, bacon, olive oil, frozen corn, and chili powder.

This is a perfect side dish if you are short on time but still want to actually cook dinner.

With just a few simple ingredients and the help of an air fryer, you can achieve crispy and flavorful potatoes.

The best part, these are made with canned potatoes and some basic seasonings that you likely have in your pantry.

Ingredients include: Canned potatoes, oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.

This recipe is a perfect example of why keeping canned potatoes in the pantry is a great idea.

If you don’t know what to make as your side dish tonight, this is quick and easy to make.

All you gotta do is drain some canned potatoes, toss them in olive oil and season them.

Then bake them in the oven until they are crispy.

Ingredients include: Mrs. Dash seasoning, canned potatoes, and olive oil.

This recipe has one of my favorite secret ingredients, vidalia onions.

Adding together canned potatoes with caramelized vidalia onions is going to take an ordinary can of potatoes and turn them into something spectacular.

After you caramelize the onions, you will add everything into a baking dish and bake for about 45 minutes.

Ingredients include: Canola oil, Viladia onions, canned potatoes, garlic salt, dried garlic, and paprika.

This recipe for potato soup is the perfect comfort food, especially when served in a warm, crusty bread bowl and topped with savory grated cheese and crispy bacon bits.

While making soup from scratch can often be a laborious task, this recipe simplifies the process and delivers a delicious result in no time.

You only need the ingredients and twenty minutes to create this bowl of joy.

Ingredients include: Bacon drippings, flour, white pepper, sea salt, milk, sour cream, and bacon strips.

This is a full meal that starts with canned potatoes and frozen carrots.

The secret to being ready to eat in half an hour is because you will start with ready to go veggies and cut the chicken into quick to cook strips.

Enjoy this creamy chicken and veggie packed dinner with a nice side salad.

Ingredients include: Chicken breasts, onion, frozen baby carrots, butter, whipping cream and dried parsley.

Air Fryer Canned Potatoes are the ultimate quick and easy side dish that is perfect for busy weeknights.

The recipe is simple and requires only a can of potatoes, olive oil, and your favorite seasonings.

After just 10-12 minutes in the air fryer, you will have golden brown and crispy potatoes that are perfect for pairing with your favorite main dish.

Ingredients include: Olive oil, canned potatoes, sage, parsley, basil, and thyme.

Made with canned ingredients, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or quick lunch.

Crisp bacon, celery, and onions are combined with flour, potatoes, clam juice, and clams with their liquid.

Seasoned with salt and pepper, garnished with bacon, and served with oyster crackers if desired.

Ingredients include: Bacon strips, celery, can diced potatoes, all-purpose flour, and canned clams.

This is a thick and creamy potato soup and will go from start to ready to eat in about 30 minutes.

Since you will be using canned potatoes, drain the potatoes and then cut them into cubes.

After that follow the directions for making the creamy broth and then add in the remaining ingredients and allow it to simmer.

Serve with chopped green onions and a nice piece of garlic bread.

Ingredients include: Butter, flour, milk, cooked bacon, grated cheese, and canned potatoes.

This is a hearty stew that only takes a few minutes of preparation.

You add the meat to the slow cooker and stir it with flour.

Then you add in the remaining ingredients and cook it for 6 hours on high.

That is it.

You come back at the end of the day and you have a ready to go meal.

Ingredients include: Flour, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, paprika, and carrots.

Canned potatoes make this shepherd’s pie easy peasy.

First, you saute the onions and garlic.

Then you brown the ground beef and add in the remaining ingredients, minus the potatoes.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with sliced canned potatoes and bake.

Ingredients include: Vegetable oil, onion, garlic clove, ground beef, and canned white potatoes.

Leftover ham is the perfect ingredient for a hearty soup but it can be a lot of work to make.

Thankfully though, canned potatoes are to the rescue with this one because they really speed things up.

This is a creamy and hearty soup that is a full meal to itself.

Ingredients include: Canned diced potatoes, celery, yellow onion, cooked ham, and chicken broth.

The bottom line

If you weren’t a fan of canned potato recipes before, we hope this list provides some meal inspiration for your next go-around at mealtime.

They save so much time in the kitchen and are a budget-friendly way to prepare your favorite potato dishes.