The Best Potatoes for Mashing, Roasting, and More Because it really does matter.

[elleng]

Potatoes can be divided into three categories:

High starch. These contain more total starch (20 to 22 percent) than the others, giving these varieties a drier, floury texture.
Medium starch. These contain less total starch (18 to 20 percent), and are considered “in-between” potatoes.
Low starch. These contain a relatively low amount of total starch (16 to 18 percent), giving them a firm, smooth, waxy texture and a higher moisture content.
The higher the starch, the lower the moisture.

So what does this mean in the kitchen? Which potato should be used when?

Best Dishes for High Starch Potatoes (Russet, Idaho, Baking)
Baked Potatoes
Scalloped Potatoes
Kettle Chips

Best Dishes for Medium Starch Potatoes (Gold, Yellow, Yukon Gold)
Hash Browns
French Fries
Potato Salad

Best Dishes for Low Starch Potatoes (Red Bliss, New, Fingerling)
Roasted Potatoes
Smashed Potatoes
Grilled Potatoes

Oh, and mashed potatoes? They’re more of a personal preference.

Use either high or medium starch potatoes. For a fluffier mash, use Russets. For a creamier mash, use Yukon Golds.


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[Scrivener7]

1. Yukon gold for the mash! All the way! With enough butter and cream to

send all your guests to the hospital!

(We only really make mashed a few times a year.)

[PJMcK]

2. Potatoes!

They truly are the apples of the earth. There are countless delicious ways to prepare them.

Thanks for this link, elleng. It’s a great reference.

By the way, we’re in Annapolis tonight and tomorrow we’re sailing to the Rhode River. Trying to beat the cold weather! Hope you’re well.

[elleng]

4. Good, enjoy Annapolis!

GOOD weather days! Forecast high here tomorrow 75! and SUNNY! I'm 54 miles south of Annapolis.

[calimary]

3. Interesting stuff, elleng!

Thanks! Most informative.