I made baked potatoes using 4 different kinds of spuds, and I'd definitely use 2 of them again

I baked and taste-tested russet, Yukon gold, red, and sweet potatoes.Paige Bennett

• I used the same recipe to make baked russet, Yukon gold, red, and sweet potatoes.
• Russets are usually used to make baked potatoes and were my favorite choice after trying all four.

There are many ways to make a baked potato, but many recipes stick to a classic russet potato.

But russet potatoes aren't the only option out there, and potatoes can vary in price and moisture and starch levels. So, I wanted to test how each potato varies in taste and texture when baked the same way and find out if russets are really the best option.

Using my favorite baking method for potatoes from Olivia Roszkowski, chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education, I compared baked russet, Yukon gold, red, and sweet potatoes.

The baking method involves washing and thoroughly drying each potato, poking holes in it with a fork, covering it in olive oil and salt, and baking at about 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Depending on the size of the potato, it cooks for about 40 minutes to an hour. Then, I score it with a knife and bake it again for 10 to 20 minutes to help achieve a crispy exterior and a soft interior.

Here's how the process went.