Chefs weigh in on the russet vs. Yukon Gold debate. Use russet potatoes if you prefer mashed potatoes with a traditional fluffy texture that easily absorb additions like butter. Opt for Yukon Gold ...

For years, food magazines have preached the many wonders of Yukon Gold potatoes. They told us Golds were the superior spud—the only potato worth mashing. They made us feel like a fool for even ...

There are few chefs more qualified to lend advice about mashed potatoes than RJ Harvey. Harvey is a registered dietitian and the culinary director of Potatoes USA. He's also a Johnson & Wales-trained ...

Mashed potatoes hold the entire Thanksgiving feast together. Who hasn’t created a perfect bite, piling turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing on a forkful of potato? But this favorite last-minute side ...

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There’s no need to steer away from spuds—as long as you eat them the right way.

Russet potatoes are the top choice for light and fluffy mashed potatoes due to their starchy texture. Yukon Gold potatoes offer a smooth, buttery flavor, making them ideal for creamy mashed potatoes.

Sure, you can technically make mashed potatoes with any of the abundant potato varieties available at most grocery stores. And you'd be forgiven for thinking the results would be the same. After all, ...