How to turn store bought potato gems into dinner

Potato gems are a versatile freezer option and can be used in a raft of meals. Here’s 17 ways to turn these little carb bombs into wholesome meals.

In our opinion, potato gems are one of the greatest foods of all time.

Not only are they delish, but they’re such a good staple to keep in the freezer.

While potato gems are perfect on their own (with a bit of tomato sauce, of course), they’re an easy carb to jazz up.

From potato gem nachos to loaded potato gem cups, here are 19 ways to turn potato gems into tonight’s dinner.

Potato gem recipes:

Potato gem frittata

Cool autumn nights call for easy, cheesy comfort food, and Caprese-inspired frittata is an invitation to the table no-one can refuse! Better still, it’s low-cal.

Steak Diane pie with potato gem topping

This hearty slow-cooked steak pie is topped with store-bought potato gems and cheese for a winning family dinner.

Potato gem recipes:

French onion potato gem bake

French onion packet soup mix, sour cream and frozen potato gems make for the ultimate crispy-yet-creamy potato bake. What a clever dinner hack! Plus, if you love your air fryer, this recipe also includes instructions for cooking the potato gems in your appliance.

Potato gem chicken carbonara

Who doesn’t adore a warm, creamy carbonara after a long day? This chicken and crunchy potato gem carbonara is the ultimate comfort food and a tasty twist on the italian classic. The kids will adore their favourite potato gems being added to the mix and the addition of crispy bacon bits will leave you going back to the pan for seconds, or maybe even thirds!

Potato gem recipes:

Slow-cooked Mexican beef and potato gem nachos

Give slow-cooked Mexican beef a cheat’s potato gem topping for the perfect winter feast. Finish it off with classic nacho extras, like avocado and salsa, and get ready to dig in.

Potato gem breakfast muffins

Pay homage to the McMuffin using your pie maker and frozen potato gems! This is the bacon and egg breakfast recipe to end all breakfast recipes.

Potato gem recipes:

Creamy potato gem bake

Here’s an easy, cheesy bake for your couch potatoes.

Loaded potato gem cups

Here’s a clever new way with potato gems. Use them as a crispy base for these cute cups. Filled with cheesy bacon and chive filling they make a great finger food idea for Christmas and beyond.

Potato gem recipes:

Creamy chicken and potato gem pie

You’ve never had pie like this before. Creamy chicken and bacon filling, topped with crunchy potato gems. It’s comfort food at its best.

Potato gem, bacon and zucchini slice

Impress your guests with this bacon and zucchini slice topped with golden potato gems.

Potato gem recipes:

Potato gem and hot chip grazing board

This DIY potato grazing board platter featuring roast potatoes, sweet potato fries, potato wedges, pub-style fries, potato gems and easy dipping sauces is the ultimate party food.

Pie maker cheesy potato gem and bacon bites

Cooked in the Kmart appliance, these cheesy bites have a potato gem base and are topped with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce to serve.

Potato gem recipes:

Chicken Kyiv and potato gem pie

Three favourites (pie, chicken Kyiv and crunchy potato gems) combine to make a comforting winter dinner.

Potato gem nachos

Combine two faves into one family-friendly dish, perfect for lazy Friday nights.

Potato gem recipes:

Potato gem-topped shepherd’s pie

How do you make hearty shepherd’s pie even more comforting? Cover it with a topping of crunchy potato gems and four cheeses, that’s how!

Potato gem and ham hash cups

For a kid-friendly snack, try these potato gem and ham hash cups made in a muffin pan.

Potato gem recipes:

Tuna mornay potato gem bake

What’s better than a classic tuna mornay? One with a potato gem crust! This recipe will be a new family fave.

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