8 Must-Make Potato Sides for Your Summer Cookout


Hi Reader,

I love potatoes in just about every way possible: roasted, baked, cheesy, tossed into salads. I like them all. That’s the thing about potatoes, they can be as simple or as creative as you want, and they still show up great at the cookout.

So if you’re planning your 4th of July menu and don’t want to overthink it, I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite potato side dishes to make things easier.

My Best Potato Side Dishes for Your 4th of July Cookout

Start with one, and who knows, you might end up making more!

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