Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Fluffy Mashed Potatoes 3.5 (12) By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 10, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 4 cups Ingredients Coarse salt 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature ½ cup milk Freshly ground white or black pepper Directions Fill a large pot with about 2 inches of water and add a pinch of salt. Set steamer basket in pot, making sure water doesn't seep through holes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a rapid simmer. Add potatoes to steamer basket and steam until tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes. Heat butter and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until the milk is warm and the butter has melted. Remove potatoes from steamer basket. While potatoes are still hot, use a ricer to rice potatoes into a large bowl. Add milk mixture and gently combine with a spatula; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Print