What's Your Favorite Potato? 12 Ways the World Gets Its Spud Fix

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Ready to get down and dirty with one of the most beloved foods on the planet? I'm talking about the humble potato. For a vegetable that started out 10,000 years ago in South America, it sure has traveled the world and made a lot of friends. From crispy to creamy, salty to sweet, there's no end to the ways people get their potato fix.

🇧🇪Belgium - Fries

In Belgium, the story goes that Fries were invented in 1680 when a river froze over and people couldn't fish. Instead, they fried potatoes and created a legend. Today, Belgian chip shops serve thick-cut fries, crisp and crunchy on the outside, plump and soft on the inside, with a whole bunch of savory sauces.

🇦🇺Australia - Crash Hot Potatoes

Australia offers Crash Hot Potatoes, which are a

genius cross between smashed and loaded potatoes. Whole spuds are boiled, then flattened, dressed with fresh herbs and grated cheese, and baked until they're crispy all around. It's the perfect side dish or a snack all on its own.

🇺🇸United States - Potato Chips

No one loves Potato Chips more than the United

States. While their origin is debated, Americans have embraced them fully with flavors like barbecue, sour cream and onion, and ranch. There's a chip for every single occasion and every single craving.

🇩🇪Germany - Potato Salad

Germany is thought to have invented Potato Salad. It's served warm with potatoes dressed in a mixture of vinegar, sugar, onion, and fresh herbs. The dish is a perfect blend of sour, sweet, and savory that you just can't get enough of.

🇳🇱Netherlands - Stamppot

Stamppot is one of the oldest staple dishes in the Netherlands. It's a hearty dish of mashed potatoes mixed with a vegetable, usually kale or bitter endives, and finished off with crisp, caramelized smoked-sausage slices. It's the ultimate cold-weather comfort food.