Fingerlings are cute, but on Thanksgiving we rely on their less-glamorous siblings.
Yukon Golds and other waxy potatoes won’t fall apart, so they’re great for dishes that show off their shape, like the Mini Herbed Pommes Anna and Scalloped Potatoes with Caramelized Fennel.
Russets are perfect when you want a fluffy texture. It’s why they star in most mashed potato recipes—and why we use them in the Whipped Potatoes with Horseradish.