Meals That Go With Roast Potatoes: 10 Beautiful Dinners!
Do you love roasties?
You’re certainly not alone!
These deliciously crisp and fluffy chunks of potatoey goodness are a family favourite, and if you’re anything like me, you’ll have your loved ones requesting that you make a batch at least once a week.
Over the years, I’ve keenly experimented with a huge variety of different meals so I’ve always got a tried and trusted recipe up my sleeve for those evenings when everyone wants roasties.
From traditional, classic dinners, to more modern and creative choices, there’s something for everyone here.
The best meals that go with roast potatoes
There are so many delicious main courses that pair perfectly with roast potatoes. These include beef bourguignon, toad in the hole, slow cooked lamb shanks with red wine sauce, creamy pork and apple casserole with cider, Italian style chicken with olives, cheesy meatball traybake, roast chicken, and gammon and coleslaw.
Read on to grab some more ideas and recipes for you to try at home!
1. Beef bourguignon
Beef bourguignon is a French stew made with chunks of tender beef in a red wine gravy, and it typically includes baby onions, carrots, mushrooms, and bacon.
It’s undeniably comfort food, and it’s just perfect when served on a rainy Sunday afternoon as an alternative to a more traditional roast dinner.
I cook mine in the slow cooker, so it’s a great hands-off option if you have a busy day and want to come home to your main course being ready and waiting for you.
Just add your roasties, and some green vegetables, if you like.
2. Toad in the hole
Toad in the hole is a family favourite, and it’s one of those meals that’s easy to prepare on a weeknight, but still comforting and satisfying.
Fluffy Yorkshire pudding batter is paired with hearty pork sausages, and baked until golden brown, before pouring with gravy.
It’s great with a serving of green vegetables and some roasted potatoes.
3. Slow cooked lamb shanks with red wine sauce
Lamb shanks make for a stunning main course that’s worthy of a place at the table at any refined dinner party celebration, and this recipe for slow cooked lamb shanks with red wine sauce is a real winner.
It wouldn’t be out of place at a high end restaurant, yet it’s surprisingly easy to make!
It calls for a little patience so you get that fall-off-the-bone tenderness, but it’s hands-off time that you can use to chat with your guests, or relax with a glass of wine.
Add your roast potatoes to the plate, and you’ve got a truly stunning meal.
4. Creamy pork and apple casserole with cider
This comforting pork and apple casserole uses budget friendly pork shoulder steaks, and it’s a really hearty meal that’s ideal for the autumn and winter months.
You can cook it in the slow cooker and have a delicious dinner waiting for you when you return home from work, or you can cook it in a traditional oven for around 2 hours.
It’s a great choice when you’re looking for meals that go with roast potatoes, and if you like, you can add sides of roasted radishes, green beans with parmesan, and crusty bread for mopping up all the delicious juices.
5. Italian style chicken with olives
This Italian style chicken with olives recipe is easy to make, full of beautiful Mediterranean flavours, and it can be ready in just an hour. It also have two of your five-a-day by serving, and it’s delicious served with roast potatoes and some crusty bread!
Ingredients including white wine, sun-dried tomato paste, olive oil, rosemary, and bay leaf all come together to create a dish that’s summery but still satisfying, and a wonderful alternative to a more traditional weekend roast dinner.
6. Cheesy meatball traybake
If you love Italian food and you’re in the mood to try something different, meatballs pair perfectly with roasted potatoes. This cheesy meatball bake can be made ahead and frozen, or it can be prepped from scratch in around an hour.
You’ll save time by using readymade meatballs, alongside store cupboard staples such as garlic, passata, and orzo.
7. Roast chicken
Roast chicken is another great example of meals that go with roast potatoes. I like to pick up a whole chicken every weekend and just alternate the side dishes that I serve to keep things varied and interesting.
You could make a traditional dinner with sides like your roasties, carrots, parsnips, and broccoli.
Alternatively, you could serve up a selection of salads, dips, and crusty bread.
8. Gammon and coleslaw
Cooking a gammon is super easy, and it’s an affordable way to create a delicious and filling meal for a big family.
It also teams up wonderfully with a serving of roasties!
Instead of gravy, consider serving with homemade coleslaw. It adds a little moisture to the plate, whilst also offering a decent portion of veggies.
Alternatively, a pineapple salsa is a beautiful addition!
(Be sure to also take a look at the best meals that go with dauphinoise potatoes).
9. Tandoori salmon
If you’re a lover of spice and you’re in the mood for trying something a little different, you should definitely try this tandoori salmon, with a side of roasted potatoes.
It’s healthy, flavoursome, and a great midweek choice for feeding the family.
If you can, source your fish at a local fish market, and remember to set aside the time for marinading for at least 20 minutes, for the best results.
Add a dollop of cooling raita before serving. It’s delicious for dipping!
10. Steak with garlic butter
Our final choice for meals that go with roast potatoes is steak with garlic butter.
Using your fluffy, crispy potatoes to mop up the garlicky sauce is a real treat, and it makes for a great alternative to the more usual pairing of steak and chips.
If you really want to push the boat out, there’s no limit to the additional accompaniment options that you might want to choose from.
Think salads, coleslaw, garlic mushrooms, and roasted tomatoes.
Main courses to serve with roast potatoes
Choose from these delicious main courses to go with your roast potatoes:
- Beef bourguignon
- Toad in the hole
- Slow cooked lamb shanks with red wine sauce
- Creamy pork and apple casserole with cider
- Italian style chicken with olives
- Cheesy meatball traybake
- Roast chicken
- Gammon and coleslaw
- Tandoori salmon
- Steak with garlic butter
Do you have a favourite that we haven’t covered here?
If so, please do leave your ideas in the comments section below!
For more comfort food ideas, take a look at sides for Mississippi pot roast.
