# How to make cheesy potatoes from fresh, not frozen potatoes? (Need answer kinda fast)

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**Category:** Cafe Society\
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**Created:** [April 16, 2022, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-cheesy-potatoes-from-fresh-not-frozen-potatoes-need-answer-kinda-fast/962923 "2022-04-16T18:14:01Z")\
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The classic, common “waxy” potato is a red. Yukon gold is more of an all purpose potato, but will definitely hold together better than a russet.

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