Mashed potatoes-russet or Yukon gold?

I prefer russets when serving mashed potatoes with gravy, otherwise, it's Yukon gold for more flavor and better texture.

My brother insists on using russets every year. Mashed potatoes and keeping the fire stoked are his chores on Thanksgiving and Christmas. I prefer Yukon Goods, but this is the brother who scuba dives for fresh abalone every year, so Russets it is!

i made some tonight for sig other and used one russet and one yukon gold and they were given two thumbs up. after boiling the cubes i do put them over heat to dry out and after adding milk and butter whipped them so they were creamy and fluffy. they say yukons are good to use because you don't need so much butter to have a buttery look to them.

Yukon gold!!

Personally I much prefer Yukon golds.

Yukon gold....absolutely. They're less fluffy, but I find them creamier.

Do you like creamy or fluffy? Kenji's analysis: http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/11/how-to-make-mashed-potatoes-thanksgiving-sides-fluffy-creamy.html

I like Yukons when they will be served plainly or with herbs, but russets if there is going to be gravy or a sauce

Either one provides great results, so it's really your call.

For sure, the mealier russet Burbank potatoes produce a classic American-style mashed potato, so that's usually the one I've used in the past for Thanksgiving feasts since that style is eagerly anticipated by guests.

But since potatoes are so inexpensive, it would behoove you to buy several of each and experiment yourself since it sounds like you have not. Again, it mostly comes down to personal preference. No one is not going to eat mashed potatoes because of the potato variety.

Good luck.

Either or both.
your choice or what you have on hand.
Have a look at this kitchn article for reasons why:
http://www.thekitchn.com/the-best-potatoes-for-mashing-ingredient-intelligence-212974