19 Mar Kid Friendly Potato Recipes
Getting kids into the kitchen is one of the best things you can do — it builds confidence, teaches new skills and (with a bit of luck) means they are far more likely to eat what ends up on the table. These four kid friendly potato recipes are simple enough for little hands to help with, delicious enough that the adults will be sneaking seconds, and nutritious enough that everyone wins. Made with locally grown WA potatoes, naturally.
Who says nachos have to be made with corn chips? These Potato Nachos swap the usual base for crispy WA grown potato rounds, loaded up with all your favourite nacho toppings — cheese, beans, salsa, sour cream and whatever else is lurking in the fridge. Packed with more nutrients than the original and just as fun to eat, this is the kind of recipe that disappears before it even hits the table. Easily adaptable for different dietary needs too, making it a great crowd pleaser for the whole family.
Potato Parsley and Cheddar Flatbread
Soft, cheesy and incredibly versatile — this Potato, Parsley and Cheddar Flatbread is a brilliant recipe for kids to get hands-on with. Made with mashed WA potatoes, fresh parsley and melty cheddar, it works beautifully as a snack on its own, a side dish, a base for your favourite toppings or rolled up into quesadillas with whatever filling takes your fancy. Simple ingredients, big flavour and a great way to get kids comfortable working with dough in the kitchen.
Curried Potato and Carrot Rosti
Why stop at one vegetable when you can pack in two? These Curried Potato and Carrot Rostis are golden, crispy and gently spiced — a brilliant way to sneak extra vegetables onto the plate without anyone raising an eyebrow. Made with grated WA grown potatoes and carrot, they are quick to prepare, fun for kids to shape and fry, and delicious served with a dollop of yoghurt or sour cream on the side. A great lunchbox option too.
It would be rude not to include dessert. These Choc Fudge Potato Cakes are the ultimate secret weapon — rich, fudgy and completely irresistible, with mashed WA grown potatoes hidden inside to create the most incredibly moist texture. Kids absolutely love making these (and eating them even more), and nobody ever guesses the secret ingredient. A brilliant baking project for school holidays, weekends or any time you want to sneak a little extra goodness into something sweet.
Cooking with kids does not need to be complicated — and with WA-grown potatoes in the mix, it is always delicious. Find more kid-friendly recipe ideas at thegoodcarb.com.au
