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Picking The Right-Sized Spud Is Vital For Perfect Mashed Potatoes
By Camryn Teder
The size of a potato can indicate a whole lot about how it will cook, and to make a perfect dish of mashed potatoes, picking the right-sized spud is especially key.
Larger potatoes like Russets or Yukon Gold are ideal choices for making mashed potatoes because they generally contain more starch.
Starch breaks down easily and aids in the ease of the mashing process, which means you'll end up with extra creamy mashed potatoes, void of any clumps.
Smaller potatoes with little amounts of starch are less likely to break down and more likely to crumble, making them an ideal choice for soups and salads.
Speaking to a local farmer is also a great way to get you up to speed on the potatoes you're buying, as they can tell you how they're grown and how they'll taste.