Desiree Potatoes Variety Information

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

Tuscan potatoes and chicken recipe

Tuscan Potatoes and Chicken

A combination of Mediterranean flavours make this ideal for sharing around the dining table whether winter or summer. Delish!

Prep in: 5-10 mins
Cook in: 20 mins

Lamb, Potato and Orange Stew Recipe

Lamb and orange isn't necessarily the first combination that 'springs' to mind, but trust us - this one works!

Prep in: 15 mins
Cook in: 25 mins

Potato Wedges Homemade Style

Want to make potato wedges at home? We have the perfect recipe for you to create healthy wedges which take just 10 minutes to cook.

Prep in: 5 mins
Cook in: 10 mins

Mustard Mash with Poached Cod Recipe

Sublime smooth mashed potatoes churned with mustard is a delightful side to cod. Discover how to create the ultimate mustard mash in this easy, yet impressive recipe.

Prep in: 10 mins
Cook in: 20 mins

Other Smooth Potatoes

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

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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