Mashed potatoes are creamy, buttery mounds of deliciousness. But some types of potatoes are perfect for mashing, and some aren't. Here's what we mean.

Yellow potatoes are better suited for soups, stews, and salads, while Yukon Gold potatoes are better suited for mashed potatoes, gratins, and roasted dishes. Yellow potatoes and Yukon Gold potatoes ...

Generally, there are russet types that are starchy with brown skins and that are good for baking; red potatoes that can have white ... Use mealy or dry-fleshed potatoes, like russets, for baking, ...

Potatoes that are typically classified as “waxy” such as fingerling, and red bliss and purple varieties, while excellent for a host of other applications, are not the ones to pick for mashing.