Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for Yukon Gold potatoes
Best swap for Yukon Gold potatoes: Red potatoes, 1:1; waxy, hold shape well; slightly less buttery.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Yukon Gold Potatoes?
The best swap for Yukon Gold Potatoes is Red Potatoes, 1:1; waxy, hold shape well; slightly less buttery. Another option is Russet Potatoes, 1:1; fluffier, starchier; less creamy. The table below also lists Fingerling Potatoes and Potatoes, 4 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Red potatoes | 1:1; waxy, hold shape well; slightly less buttery |
| Russet potatoes | 1:1; fluffier, starchier; less creamy Limits: Potato salad, soups or stews, where a waxy potato that stays firm works better. |
| Fingerling potatoes | 1:1; similar buttery flavor, keep whole or halve |
| Potatoes | 1:1; any all-purpose potato works, texture varies slightly |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Potatoes USA, Potato Types (opens in a new tab)
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