# What combines with potatoes?

Potatoes pairs best with bay leaf, beef, black pepper and canola oil. See all 183 ingredients that combine with potatoes, ranked from good to made for each other.

Potatoes are a type of starchy vegetable that is popular in many cuisines. They can be boiled, baked, mashed, or fried. Potatoes pair well with other vegetables, such as carrots, peas, and corn. They can also be paired with meats, such as beef, pork, and chicken. Potatoes also pair well with spices, such as garlic, rosemary, and thyme.

## Flavour notes

- **Season:** spring, summer, autumn, winter
- **Intensity:** quiet
- **Weight:** medium–heavy
- **Effect:** cooling
- **Techniques:** bake, boil, deep-fry, gratin, grill, mash, puree, roast, sauté, steam

## Classic partners (strength 3 of 4)

- [bay leaf](https://whatcombines.com/with/bay_leaf.md)
- [beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/beef.md)
- [black pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/black_pepper.md)
- [canola oil](https://whatcombines.com/with/canola_oil.md)
- [celery root](https://whatcombines.com/with/celery_root.md)
- [cheddar cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/cheddar_cheese.md)
- [chives](https://whatcombines.com/with/chives.md)
- [clams](https://whatcombines.com/with/clams.md)
- [cod](https://whatcombines.com/with/cod.md)
- [comté cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/comt_cheese.md)
- [emmental cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/emmental_cheese.md)
- [fontina cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/fontina_cheese.md)
- [garlic](https://whatcombines.com/with/garlic.md)
- [goat cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/goat_cheese.md)
- [gouda cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/gouda_cheese.md)
- [gruyère cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/gruyre_cheese.md)
- [kosher salt](https://whatcombines.com/with/kosher_salt.md)
- [leeks](https://whatcombines.com/with/leeks.md)
- [manchego cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/manchego_cheese.md)
- [parmesan cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/parmesan_cheese.md)
- [peanut oil](https://whatcombines.com/with/peanut_oil.md)
- [pecorino cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/pecorino_cheese.md)
- [pheasant](https://whatcombines.com/with/pheasant.md)
- [roquefort cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/roquefort_cheese.md)
- [rosemary](https://whatcombines.com/with/rosemary.md)
- [steak](https://whatcombines.com/with/steak.md)
- [thyme](https://whatcombines.com/with/thyme.md)
- [white pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/white_pepper.md)

## Reliable matches (strength 2 of 4)

- [bacon](https://whatcombines.com/with/bacon.md)
- [bell peppers](https://whatcombines.com/with/bell_peppers.md)
- [belly pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/belly_pork.md)
- [black truffles](https://whatcombines.com/with/black_truffles.md)
- [brisket beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/brisket_beef.md)
- [cabbage](https://whatcombines.com/with/cabbage.md)
- [chicken](https://whatcombines.com/with/chicken.md)
- [corn](https://whatcombines.com/with/corn.md)
- [crème fraîche](https://whatcombines.com/with/crme_frache.md)
- [eggs and eggbased dishes](https://whatcombines.com/with/eggs_and_eggbased_dishes.md)
- [fennel](https://whatcombines.com/with/fennel.md)
- [fenugreek](https://whatcombines.com/with/fenugreek.md)
- [green beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/green_beans.md)
- [greens](https://whatcombines.com/with/greens.md)
- [halibut](https://whatcombines.com/with/halibut.md)
- [ham](https://whatcombines.com/with/ham.md)
- [horseradish](https://whatcombines.com/with/horseradish.md)
- [kohlrabi](https://whatcombines.com/with/kohlrabi.md)
- [lavender](https://whatcombines.com/with/lavender.md)
- [lovage](https://whatcombines.com/with/lovage.md)
- [marjoram](https://whatcombines.com/with/marjoram.md)
- [mint](https://whatcombines.com/with/mint.md)
- [monkfish](https://whatcombines.com/with/monkfish.md)
- [mushrooms](https://whatcombines.com/with/mushrooms.md)
- [mustard](https://whatcombines.com/with/mustard.md)
- [nutmeg](https://whatcombines.com/with/nutmeg.md)
- [olive oil](https://whatcombines.com/with/olive_oil.md)
- [oregano](https://whatcombines.com/with/oregano.md)
- [oysters](https://whatcombines.com/with/oysters.md)
- [parsley](https://whatcombines.com/with/parsley.md)
- [parsnips](https://whatcombines.com/with/parsnips.md)
- [poppy seeds](https://whatcombines.com/with/poppy_seeds.md)
- [ramps](https://whatcombines.com/with/ramps.md)
- [rutabagas](https://whatcombines.com/with/rutabagas.md)
- [saffron](https://whatcombines.com/with/saffron.md)
- [sage](https://whatcombines.com/with/sage.md)
- [salt cod](https://whatcombines.com/with/salt_cod.md)
- [sausages](https://whatcombines.com/with/sausages.md)
- [savory](https://whatcombines.com/with/savory.md)
- [sea bass](https://whatcombines.com/with/sea_bass.md)
- [shallots](https://whatcombines.com/with/shallots.md)
- [short ribs beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/short_ribs_beef.md)
- [smoked paprika](https://whatcombines.com/with/smoked_paprika.md)
- [snapper](https://whatcombines.com/with/snapper.md)
- [sorrel](https://whatcombines.com/with/sorrel.md)
- [sour cream](https://whatcombines.com/with/sour_cream.md)
- [spinach](https://whatcombines.com/with/spinach.md)
- [striped bass](https://whatcombines.com/with/striped_bass.md)
- [tarragon](https://whatcombines.com/with/tarragon.md)
- [tomatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/tomatoes.md)
- [turkey](https://whatcombines.com/with/turkey.md)
- [turnips](https://whatcombines.com/with/turnips.md)
- [watercress](https://whatcombines.com/with/watercress.md)
- [winter](https://whatcombines.com/with/winter.md)

## Also good with (strength 1 of 4)

- [arugula](https://whatcombines.com/with/arugula.md)
- [asiago cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/asiago_cheese.md)
- [austrian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/austrian_cuisine.md)
- [basil](https://whatcombines.com/with/basil.md)
- [basmati rice](https://whatcombines.com/with/basmati_rice.md)
- [beets](https://whatcombines.com/with/beets.md)
- [blue cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/blue_cheese.md)
- [braised dishes](https://whatcombines.com/with/braised_dishes.md)
- [brussels sprouts](https://whatcombines.com/with/brussels_sprouts.md)
- [buttermilk](https://whatcombines.com/with/buttermilk.md)
- [butternut squash](https://whatcombines.com/with/butternut_squash.md)
- [capers](https://whatcombines.com/with/capers.md)
- [caraway seeds](https://whatcombines.com/with/caraway_seeds.md)
- [cardamom](https://whatcombines.com/with/cardamom.md)
- [carrots](https://whatcombines.com/with/carrots.md)
- [catfish](https://whatcombines.com/with/catfish.md)
- [cauliflower](https://whatcombines.com/with/cauliflower.md)
- [caviar](https://whatcombines.com/with/caviar.md)
- [celery](https://whatcombines.com/with/celery.md)
- [celery seed](https://whatcombines.com/with/celery_seed.md)
- [champagne vinegar](https://whatcombines.com/with/champagne_vinegar.md)
- [chard](https://whatcombines.com/with/chard.md)
- [cheeks beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/cheeks_beef.md)
- [chervil](https://whatcombines.com/with/chervil.md)
- [chickpeas](https://whatcombines.com/with/chickpeas.md)
- [chicory](https://whatcombines.com/with/chicory.md)
- [chile peppers](https://whatcombines.com/with/chile_peppers.md)
- [chop veal](https://whatcombines.com/with/chop_veal.md)
- [chops lamb](https://whatcombines.com/with/chops_lamb.md)
- [chorizo](https://whatcombines.com/with/chorizo.md)
- [cilantro](https://whatcombines.com/with/cilantro.md)
- [cinnamon](https://whatcombines.com/with/cinnamon.md)
- [cloves](https://whatcombines.com/with/cloves.md)
- [coconut and coconut milk](https://whatcombines.com/with/coconut_and_coconut_milk.md)
- [colby cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/colby_cheese.md)
- [coriander](https://whatcombines.com/with/coriander.md)
- [cumin](https://whatcombines.com/with/cumin.md)
- [cured salmon](https://whatcombines.com/with/cured_salmon.md)
- [curry powder and sauces](https://whatcombines.com/with/curry_powder_and_sauces.md)
- [dill](https://whatcombines.com/with/dill.md)
- [eastern european cuisines](https://whatcombines.com/with/eastern_european_cuisines.md)
- [fennel pollen](https://whatcombines.com/with/fennel_pollen.md)
- [fennel seeds](https://whatcombines.com/with/fennel_seeds.md)
- [fiddlehead ferns](https://whatcombines.com/with/fiddlehead_ferns.md)
- [french cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/french_cuisine.md)
- [garam masala](https://whatcombines.com/with/garam_masala.md)
- [german cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/german_cuisine.md)
- [ginger](https://whatcombines.com/with/ginger.md)
- [ground cayenne](https://whatcombines.com/with/ground_cayenne.md)
- [herbs](https://whatcombines.com/with/herbs.md)
- [hungarian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/hungarian_cuisine.md)
- [indian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/indian_cuisine.md)
- [jerusalem artichokes](https://whatcombines.com/with/jerusalem_artichokes.md)
- [kale](https://whatcombines.com/with/kale.md)
- [kidney beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/kidney_beans.md)
- [lamb](https://whatcombines.com/with/lamb.md)
- [latin american cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/latin_american_cuisine.md)
- [lemon thyme](https://whatcombines.com/with/lemon_thyme.md)
- [loin pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/loin_pork.md)
- [mace](https://whatcombines.com/with/mace.md)
- [mâche](https://whatcombines.com/with/mche.md)
- [morels](https://whatcombines.com/with/morels.md)
- [mussels](https://whatcombines.com/with/mussels.md)
- [northern italian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/northern_italian_cuisine.md)
- [octopus](https://whatcombines.com/with/octopus.md)
- [olives](https://whatcombines.com/with/olives.md)
- [oxtails beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/oxtails_beef.md)
- [pacific northwest truffles](https://whatcombines.com/with/pacific_northwest_truffles.md)
- [paprika](https://whatcombines.com/with/paprika.md)
- [peas](https://whatcombines.com/with/peas.md)
- [piquillo peppers](https://whatcombines.com/with/piquillo_peppers.md)
- [portuguese cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/portuguese_cuisine.md)
- [ribs pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/ribs_pork.md)
- [roasted dishes](https://whatcombines.com/with/roasted_dishes.md)
- [russian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/russian_cuisine.md)
- [salads](https://whatcombines.com/with/salads.md)
- [sauerkraut](https://whatcombines.com/with/sauerkraut.md)
- [savoy cabbage](https://whatcombines.com/with/savoy_cabbage.md)
- [scallions](https://whatcombines.com/with/scallions.md)
- [scallops](https://whatcombines.com/with/scallops.md)
- [skate](https://whatcombines.com/with/skate.md)
- [snap peas](https://whatcombines.com/with/snap_peas.md)
- [soft-shell crab](https://whatcombines.com/with/softshell_crab.md)
- [sole](https://whatcombines.com/with/sole.md)
- [southern cuisine (american)](https://whatcombines.com/with/southern_cuisine_american.md)
- [steak: filet mignon beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/steak_filet_mignon_beef.md)
- [swedish cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/swedish_cuisine.md)
- [sweet potatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/sweet_potatoes.md)
- [swordfish](https://whatcombines.com/with/swordfish.md)
- [tamarind](https://whatcombines.com/with/tamarind.md)
- [tenderloin pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/tenderloin_pork.md)
- [trout](https://whatcombines.com/with/trout.md)
- [truffle salt](https://whatcombines.com/with/truffle_salt.md)
- [turbot](https://whatcombines.com/with/turbot.md)
- [turmeric](https://whatcombines.com/with/turmeric.md)
- [umami](https://whatcombines.com/with/umami.md)
- [veal](https://whatcombines.com/with/veal.md)
- [walnut oil](https://whatcombines.com/with/walnut_oil.md)
- [white wine vinegar](https://whatcombines.com/with/white_wine_vinegar.md)
- [winter squash](https://whatcombines.com/with/winter_squash.md)
- [yogurt](https://whatcombines.com/with/yogurt.md)

Source: https://whatcombines.com/with/potatoes