Whether you are Irish or not, celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day with a fun twist on traditional taters. Spice up your spud with one of the ideas below for a fun twist on traditional Irish fare.

1. Roasted Potato Bites

Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes or until crispy. 

2. BLT Baker

Top a hot baked potato with spinach, diced tomatoes, bacon crumbles and sour cream for a unique spin on a traditional BLT.

3. Souper Taters

Add some precooked potato cubes to canned soup to make it more filling and nutritious. 

4. Veggie Kabobs

Cut small red potatoes into fourths. Alternately thread onto skewers with veggies of your choice. Try peppers, zucchini and onions. Grill until tender, brushing occasionally with Italian dressing.

5. Pumped-Up Poutine

Top french fries with pulled pork, gravy and shredded cheddar cheese for a rich and hearty take on traditional Poutine.

6. Southern Sweet Potatoes

Add a mixture of black beans, corn, salsa, cilantro, sour cream and cheddar cheese to a baked sweet potato to give it a flavor boost.

7. Potato Cheesy Mac

Cover your mashed potatoes with creamy mac and cheese for a cheesier take on traditional mashed potatoes.

8. Homemade Potato Chips

Slice potatoes very thinly. Heat vegetable oil in large saucepan to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry potato slices until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and sprinkle with garlic salt and paprika.

9. Sweet-As-A-Pecan Pie Potatoes

Top a baked sweet potato with a drizzle of maple syrup, toasted and chopped pecans, cinnamon and sugar.

10. Pesto Mashers

Combine roasted and chopped red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto and feta cheese. Stir mixture into mashed potatoes for a quick boost of Italian flavor.