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Russet potatoes

 
Russet potatoes
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What are Russet potatoes?

A common brown-skinned potato preferred for baking or mashing. Russets have a mealy texture and tend to disolve and fall apart when boiled so they are not preferred for salads or other gratins.

Equivalents

1 lb. = 3 cups shredded or 1 3/4 cups mashed
1lb = 2 cups french fries

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Nutrition Information For Russet potatoes

Serving Size
1 Potato large (3" to 4-1/4" dia)
 
Calories
284
Calories from Fat
0
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 22mg
0%
Potassium
1553g
40%
Total Carbohydrate 64g
20%
Dietary Fiber 8g
30%
Sugars 3g
Protein 7g
10%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Russet potatoes Recipes

  • Delicata Squash, Potato and Celery Root Puree
    Alice Waters recipe for Delicata Squash, Potato and Celery Root Puree
  • Braised Lamb Shank With Parsnip Puree
    This Braised Lamb Shank With Parsnip Puree recipe is by Chef Steve Tevere. He suggests pairing this dish with a 2008 Cade Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon. The lamb is simmered with vegetables and red wine then presented on a bed of parsnip puree and topped with gremolata and fleu de sel.

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