Can russet potatoes be used in place of Yukon Gold?

Table of Contents:

1. Can russet potatoes be used in place of Yukon Gold?
2. How healthy are Yukon Gold potatoes?
3. Are white potatoes same as Yukon Gold?
4. Which potato is best for mash?
5. Can you mash cold potatoes?

Can russet potatoes be used in place of Yukon Gold?

Don't substitute Russet potatoes for Yukon Gold because they are too starchy, and they don't hold their shape as well when boiled.

How healthy are Yukon Gold potatoes?

Potatoes are low in fat and high in fiber and complex carbohydrates. They are also provide a bit of protein, vitamins C and B6, and a healthy dose of minerals, including potassium, which promotes good heart and muscle function.

Are white potatoes same as Yukon Gold?

Yukon Gold potatoes have finely flaked yellowish-white skin with light yellow flesh. ... Idaho Russet potatoes are russet-skinned with white flesh. They're what we typically imagine when we think of potatoes.

Which potato is best for mash?

Yukon Gold is, well, the gold standard for mashed potatoes. They're in between waxy and starchy, so they're in that sweet spot where they're creamy but they don't absorb too much water. According to Bon Appetit, this is because they “have the densest and most uniform flesh of the potato varieties.

Can you mash cold potatoes?

Adding cold ingredients to hot potatoes not only brings the temperature down (cold potatoes, ew), but it also prohibits the potatoes from absorbing liquid. Make sure to heat your butter and milk in a pan before adding them to the mash. Your potatoes will absorb more liquid and turn out creamier.