Popular Potatoes and Perfect Recipes to Make With Them

New varieties of potatoes are sprouting up in produce departments. Here's a quick guide to some of the most popular, along with some delicious potato recipes to try.

Long white: Thin-skinned, all-purpose potato with firm, waxy texture.

Round white: Thin-skinned potato with firm, waxy texture; best for boiling and frying.

Round red: Thin-skinned potato with firm, waxy texture; good for boiling.

Russet: Thick-skinned potato with dry, mealy texture; good for baking and frying.

Purple: Violet-purple potato with purple meat and dry, mealy texture; best for baking and frying. Retains its color when cooked.

Yellow: Several varieties with golden, thin skins, creamy yellow meat, and smooth texture; good for boiling and frying, some for baking. Mildly buttery in flavor, they are sold as Finnish yellow, yellow rose, and Yukon gold.

New: Potatoes that haven't been stored and are usually small. New red potatoes are widely available, but other varieties are appearing in more markets.

Sweet: Firm, sweet-tasting potatoes that are small to medium in size with smooth, unblemished skins and orange in color. More about sweet potatoes.

Potato Salad with Sausage and Grainy Mustard Dressing

A delicious mustard-vinegar dressing coats this hearty potato salad, while sausage and parsley add variety. This potato recipe is perfect for any potluck, cookout, or tailgate.

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Garlic Rustic Mashed Potatoes

These creamy mashed potatoes are a fan favorite. Made with robust garlic, chicken broth, and butter on top, this potato recipe is almost good enough to be the main course!

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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Ditch the regular baked potato and try our delicious baked sweet potato recipe instead. Cranberries, toasted walnuts, and a dab of butter add even more flavor to this sweet dish.

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