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

Sausage and Potato Casserole

An easy dish to make taking just 10 minutes to prep, this casserole is healthy and nutritious containing potatoes, sausages and peppers.

Prep in: 10 mins
Cook in: 15 mins

Potato and Chorizo Bake

Vibrant colours and flavours will impress with this simple recipe. Prep time taking just 5 minutes this is perfect for a quick meal in the evening.

Prep in: 5 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

Sticky salmon topped potato noodles with pak choi

Sticky Salmon topped Potato Noodles with Pak Choi

Why not create healthier noodles by spiralising potatoes. Not only does it make the potato quicker to cook but also adds a fun twist to your dish. Packed full of favours, the salmon is cooked in a delightful combination of garlic and ginger before having a delicious sticky sauce drizzled all over.

Prep in: 10 mins
Cook in: 25 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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