What type of potatoes do you use for mashed potatoes?

Answer 1

Potato's come in two general varieties, waxy and starchy. The kind you want are the waxy variety, which hold their shape well when cooked in a liquid. The most common that people are familiar with are the red skinned, and the white skinned round potato's. If you are not sure about a particular potato, feel the skin. If it is drier, with a papery texture, it is probably a starchy potato and it will fall apart in a chowder. If the skin feels waxy, that's your best bet.

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Answer 2

Any kind of potatoes can be used for mashed potatoes, i.e. russet, red, even sweet potatoes. The flavor and texture will vary from slightly different to very different depending on the type of potato you use.

Answer 3

You can use any kind of potato. The stew is going to be cooked and frozen. Any potato can be cooked and frozen.

Answer 4

Maris Piper are the best for MASH. They're also good for roasting and make great chips too.

Answer 5

new potatoes or desseri red

Answer 6

russett