Thanksgiving week is upon us. I get it, the turkey is the star, but if I’m being honest, I’m here for the potatoes. For some of us, the planning started weeks ago: you know exactly which potato recipe you’re using, you bought the exact amount of Yukon Golds, and you have your entire timeline memorized. For others, Thanksgiving planning is a bit of an “I’ll figure it out” thing. Whether you’re looking for a delicious new twist on a classic or you’ve never quite figured it out, here are our favorite Thanksgiving potato recipes, from three-ingredient classics to weird hot takes, that are sure to steal the show.

There’s a magical quality to the way this simple dish combines sweet, salty, and pure decadence. These sweet potato gratin only require three ingredients, making them an absolute lifesaver when you’re scrambling to throw together a side dish in the last hour before guests arrive. The biggest lesson from this almost-never-fail dish: don’t skimp on the salt.

Potato gratin, potato gratin: We’ve got you covered with sliced and layered potatoes. This Alfredo potato gratin is another recipe that can save the day. Instead of making a thick, cheesy sauce from scratch, you can rely on your favorite jar of Alfredo sauce. These store-bought jars of creamy temptation are fully flavored, already have parmesan cheese added, and any brand will do. Simply add the sauce to the sliced potatoes as if you were making it from scratch.

You’ve tried to make creamy mashed potatoes year after year, but somehow they always turn out dry. Here’s your answer: Add onion dip. This onion dip mashed potatoes recipe is packed with umami and results in velvety smooth mashed potatoes. Store-bought, jarred dip contains emulsifiers and thickeners that combine the textures of the liquids and fats in your mash to give you a smooth result. And don’t worry, it won’t taste like plain onion dip.