Known for their high starch content and fluffy texture when cooked, Russets are excellent for baking, mashing, and frying. They're perfect for making mashed potatoes, French fries, or baked potatoes.
With a buttery flavor and creamy texture, Yukon Golds have a medium starch content. They are versatile and work well for mashed potatoes, roasting, frying, and boiling.
These waxy potatoes have thin red skins and creamy white flesh. They hold their shape well when cooked, making them ideal for dishes like potato salads, soups, stews, and roasting. They're also good for boiling and steaming.
Fingerlings are small and elongated with a firm texture and earthy/nutty flavor. They're excellent roasted whole, grilled, or used in salads. Their size makes them perfect for side dishes or appetizers.
These potatoes have vibrant purple skin and flesh. They're similar in texture to fingerlings and can be roasted, mashed, or used in salads for a pop of color. They contain antioxidants and add visual appeal to dishes.
With a smooth, thin skin and a mild flavor, white potatoes have a medium starch content. They work well for boiling, mashing, roasting, and frying. They're a versatile choice for various recipes.
These striking potatoes have blue/purple skin and flesh. They're rich in antioxidants and can be boiled, roasted, mashed, or fried. They maintain their color when cooked, adding visual interest to dishes.
Another variety with a colorful appearance, Adirondack potatoes have red skin and pink flesh. They can be used similarly to other potatoes, suitable for roasting, boiling, mashing, or even making colorful chips.