Russets are oblong in shape. These thick-skinned potatoes fall apart while cooking, and whip up fluffy and light. This makes them the ideal choice for mashing. ... This makes them ideal boiling potatoes for salads, soups and stews.

What kind of potatoes are best for mashing?

Well, straight-up, Yukon Gold potatoes are the best for mashed potatoes. We love them for roasting, and we co-sign just as strongly for any mashing needs, whether they be with or without a turkey. Yeah, those guys! Yukon Gold potatoes have the densest and most uniform flesh of the potato varieties.

Are russet or Yukon Gold better for mashed potatoes?

Here's my secret though—even better than Russets for mashing are Yukon Golds. They're a little more expensive than Russets, but worth it! They're naturally creamy when mashed, never mealy, and have a slightly buttery flavor all on their own. Yukon golds make the most perfectly creamy, buttery mashed potatoes.