Yukon Gold potatoes
A medium-starch, buttery-yellow potato that holds its shape better than a russet but still mashes creamy — the all-purpose choice when a recipe doesn't specify starchy or waxy.
Used for
- mashing
- roasting
- potato salad
- gratins
In the kitchen
- boil whole
- roast
- mash
- dice
Picking it at the store
- Skin should be smooth and taut with a golden hue — avoid green tinge or soft spots
- No need to peel for roasting; the thin skin crisps up nicely
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