Use russet potatoes if you prefer mashed potatoes with a traditional fluffy texture that easily absorb additions like butter. Opt for Yukon Gold potatoes if you want creamier mashed potatoes and an ...

With these spuds, you’ll have creamy and fluffy mashed potatoes every time. A survey of five chefs found that Yukon Gold potatoes are the best choice for mashed potatoes. There are easy suggestions on ...

Potatoes are a starchy staple, and for good reason. Our three experts explain why versatility is part of the potato's charm and the best ways to use each type.

I was as surprised as anyone to find myself on a Saturday afternoon this fall doing a mashed potato science experiment. The journey started just before Thanksgiving last year, when my sister and I ...

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 ...