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 ...

When it comes to comfort-food side dishes, it's tough to compete with mashed potatoes. But for something so simple, the mashed variety is easy to mess up. Lumpy, gluey, floury, or bland, the list of ...

Few foods are as versatile as mashed potatoes. The spuds are a blank canvas that can be blended with a huge range of ingredients, from a dollop of butter and a splash of cream to roasted garlic and ...

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 ...