This spud’s for you: Uses for potatoes from Lenexa Farmers Market

Published on July 22, 2026

Aerial view of product cartons filled with white, red and purple new potoates

Whether roasted with herbs, mashed and creamy, folded into soups, or crisped up in a skillet, potatoes are one of the most adaptable ingredients in the kitchen. They’re hearty, affordable and pair beautifully with so many other seasonal foods.

There are many reasons to buy potatoes at the Lenexa Farmers Market over a traditional supermarket. You are more likely to find unique heirloom varieties. Our farmers’ spuds also offer superior freshness without chemical anti-sprouting treatments. Plus, freshly dug local potatoes have a creamier texture and earthy flavor missing in mass-produced stock that have undergone long-term cold storage.

Vendors with potatoes

Go ahead, ask these farmers about their soil health, pesticide use and potato-growing methods:

Ways to cook potatoes

Starchy, waxy or all-purpose? Choose the right tater type to get the perfect texture for baking, boiling or frying.

  • Breakfast potato bowls 
  • Potato crust quiche
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Homemade fries
  • Cheesy potato casserole
  • Air-fried potato wedges
  • Spanish egg and potato omelette
  • Smashed potatoes with garlic and herbs
  • Hasselback potatoes
  • Sheet pan roasted potatoes with seasonal vegetables
  • Scalloped or au gratin potatoes
  • Potato salad (warm or cold)
  • Gnocchi
  • Shepherd's pie
  • Pierogi
  • Loaded baked potato bowls
  • Potato tacos
  • Breakfast burritos
  • Potato and vegetable frittata
  • Foil packet potatoes for the grill
  • Potato kebabs
  • Sweet potato salmon cakes
  • Sweet potato and black bean chili
  • Sweet potato curry
  • Sweet potato soup or bisque
  • Sweet potato pie

Perfect pairings

Try these potato combinations with other ingredients you can find at the Market:

  • Breakfast hash: potatoes, farm-fresh eggs, breakfast sausage and peppers.
  • Grill night: roasted potatoes with barbecue rub, grilled sweet corn and locally raised steak or chicken.
  • Summer potato salad: potatoes, fresh dill, green onions and a creamy yogurt dressing.
  • Loaded baked potatoes: cheese, bacon, chives and salsa.
  • Sheet pan dinner: potatoes, onions, carrots and smoked sausage seasoned with locally made spice blends.
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