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Mashed Potatoes ?

godi — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 12:08:15 GMT

What potatoes do you use for your mashed potatoes? Are Yukon potatoes ok to use? Any help is greatly appreciated. 🎄

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kelsey17 — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 12:27:56 GMT

Large Idaho potatoes!

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CelticCrafter — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 12:30:08 GMT

Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, uses Yukon Gold for her mashed potatoes.

I only buy Idaho or Russets and use them for every kind of potato dish I make.

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QVCkitty1 — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 12:47:19 GMT

It's an extra step, but ricing the potatoes really makes a difference in texture.

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Harpa — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:17:00 GMT

I always use either a Yukon or a Butter potato! They are always the hit of the dinner party!

I don't rice...DH washes (does not peel), takes out any imperfection and dices and into a pot of salt water til tender. A quick drain in the colander, then right back into the hot pot. Cream (yes, cream) and melted butter and a whip up with my hand mixer.

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Another new name Sue — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:44:40 GMT

I bake the potatoes, cut in half and they fall out if the skin. Add butter, cream or whatever. They aren’t wet like boiled potatoes. Even easier, Costco’s potatoes are good.

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software — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:48:12 GMT

@godi wrote:
What potatoes do you use for your mashed potatoes? Are Yukon potatoes ok to use? Any help is greatly appreciated. 🎄

Yes, just don't over-work them.

I also like Russets.

I noticed yesterday at my Piggly Wiggly, there were plenty of beautiful russets for sale.

I bought just one and made an awesome baked potato!

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PinkyPetunia — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:52:08 GMT

I use any potato I have. We prefer the taste of red potatoes so I use those if I have them. Turns out fine.

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SahmIam — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 14:17:07 GMT

Depends on what flavor and texture I'm looking for.

* Red if we want the skins and a rougher texture

* Idaho, skinned, for whipping into fluffy mashed

* Russet (any baking potato) if I'm using as a topper to a casserole (no skins, btw) such as Cottage Pie.

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SahmIam — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 14:18:47 GMT

Depends on what flavor and texture I'm looking for.

* Red if we want the skins and a rougher texture

* Idaho, skinned, for whipping into fluffy mashed

* Russet (any baking potato) if I'm using as a topper to a casserole (no skins, btw) such as Cottage Pie.

Edited to add: I read in quite a few cookbooks that if you drain the potatoes and then place them back on the stove, covered and no heat, for 10 mintues and THEN mash them, the texture is much better. Tried it, was wowed by it and now always do that.

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Starpolisher — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 14:37:23 GMT

I always use Yukon Gold potatoes. They come out fluffy and buttery tasting!

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RespectLife — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 14:56:05 GMT

I use a combo of Idaho Russet and Yukon Gold.

I tried Tyler Florence's recipe for mashed a couple of years ago and it was well worth the work. It is the only way I may them now.

He cooks the pots IN half n half or light cream NOT water. Cook w/ butter and garlic and sage/rosemary/thyme, S % P.

Strain the liquid into a bowl....then use THAT creamy, garlicky liquid to make your mashed.

No more watery pots, incredible texture and flavor..

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aggravated — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:14:40 GMT

@RespectLife wrote:

I use a combo of Idaho Russet and Yukon Gold.

I tried Tyler Florence's recipe for mashed a couple of years ago and it was well worth the work. It is the only way I may them now.

He cooks the pots IN half n half or light cream NOT water. Cook w/ butter and garlic and sage/rosemary/thyme, S % P.

Strain the liquid into a bowl....then use THAT creamy, garlicky liquid to make your mashed.

No more watery pots, incredible texture and flavor..

My Husband, the Irish guy, would have a for-real cardiac reaction if his beloved mashed potatoes tasted like garlic and rosemary/sage/thyme. My belongings would be on the sidewalk. He would have mashed potatoes with every single meal if possible.

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summerwind — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:30:33 GMT

I warm the milk/half-and-half before adding. I don't remember why. Makes them creamier?

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Starpolisher — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:46:24 GMT

I must confess...when pressed for time, I use Bob Evans mashed potatoes. Heat them in microwave, add butter and garlic powder. They taste really good! For Christmas I may try cooking them the way @RespectLife posted by Tyler Florence(probably minus the seasonings, except garlic, butter and s&p) sounds good to me!

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Shogirl — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 15:53:29 GMT

Yukon Gold potatoes make the yummiest mashed potatoes around. They are creamy and very flavorful.

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PhilaLady1 — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 16:52:35 GMT

If I am going to actually make mashed potatoes, I use Idaho. I know Yukon Gold and yellowy potatoes are supposed to be the best for mashed. But Idaho is the taste I grew up with, and nothing tastes better to me than what Mom used to make, escpecially for comfort foods, and I consider mashed taters in that category.

I, too, must confess that the Bob Evans potatoes are very good ! I didnt try it for a long time because my husband ocassionally buys the Bob Evans 'loaded' mashed. Too much stuff in it for my taste. Tried the plain and I am a Bob convert ! Delish and easy !!

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depglass — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 16:10:43 GMT

I always use russets. Nothing else tastes "authentic" around here. Not a Yukon Gold fan, but I had some roasted at a friend's that were fantastic. I also tried Oprah's mashed, OK but not worth the money. By the time I add butter the calorie savings are negated.

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sunshine45 — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 16:12:54 GMT

yukon gold......they are THE BEST for delicious, creamy mashed potatoes.....of course the butter and half n half and sea salt help also.

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godi — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 16:54:25 GMT

I cannot thank you all enough for taking the time to answer! Now I am not as nervous being in charge of the potatoes. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, Happy New Year, Happy Everything!