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Desiree

Type:
Smooth
Colour:
Red
Flesh Colour:
Creamy White
Size:
Large

Try As

Mashed poatatoes

Boiled potatoes

Wedges

A bit about Desiree

Desiree potatoes have a firm, creamy tasting flesh making them ideal for smooth mash or being cooked in a sauce, such as our favourite Potato Dauphinoise/Dauphinoise Potatoes. Desiree are available across the major retailers and are easily recognisable by their lovely red skin and light yellow flesh. Desiree are normally larger, longer and oval shape.

Recipes using Desiree

Potato crusted pizza recipe

Potato Crusted Pizza

Who knew you could make a pizza base using potatoes?  Try this great recipe for pizza with a twist, perfect for getting the kids involved with cooking their own food.

  • Prep in: 10 mins
  • Cook in: 20 mins
Sea bream and roasted garlic mash recipe

Sea Bream Fish and Roasted Garlic Potato Mash Recipe

  • Prep in: 10 mins
  • Cook in: 20 mins
Potato dauphinoise recipe

Dauphinoise Potato Recipe Quick & Easy

Easy to make but no less delicious, potato dauphinoise is a creamy and crispy crowd pleaser, perfect for a cold winter night or an evening dinner party. Soft potatoes baked in rich cream and topped with golden cheese, this warming classic brings the taste of France to any kitchen table.

  • Prep in: 15 mins
  • Cook in: 25 mins
Potato chow mein recipe

Potato Chow Mein Chinese Recipe

Why not make your own Saturday night takeaway, with this potato version of a Chinese classic, packed with nutrients?

  • Prep in: 10 mins
  • Cook in: 12 mins

Other Smooth Potatoes

Lady Balfour Smooth Potato Variety

Lady Balfour

This variety was named after Lady Eve Balfour – a pioneer of the UK organic movement. It has a uniform oval shape, creamy skin and pale tasty flesh. It performs well as mash, boiled or wedges.

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Vivaldi Smooth Potato Variety

Vivaldi

Vivaldi is a pale yellow potato with a velvety texture, this makes it great for mashing and is particularly good as a boiled potato, holding its shape. It has a mild sweet flavour and complements Mediterranean recipes and fish or chicken recipes.

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