FLUFFY MASHED POTATOES

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Coarse salt
2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup milk
Freshly ground white or black pepper

Steps:

  • 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.

Elizabeth Quardy
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These mashed potatoes are now my go-to recipe for any occasion.


Nem Singh
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These mashed potatoes are a great way to use up leftover potatoes. I always have a few leftover potatoes after I make a big pot of soup or stew, and these mashed potatoes are the perfect way to use them up.


Sobur Ayomide
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different herbs and spices to change up the flavor.


Juma Jin
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These mashed potatoes are the best I've ever had. I will definitely be making them again and again.


Abiola Olu
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I made these mashed potatoes for my picky eater and he loved them! That's a big win in my book.


Jeanette Maxwell
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These mashed potatoes are so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. I highly recommend them.


Shihab Master
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I've made these mashed potatoes several times and they're always perfect. They're the perfect side dish for any occasion.


Motunde Daramola
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I love that this recipe uses real potatoes instead of instant mashed potatoes. It makes a big difference in the flavor.


Matome LionBull
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These mashed potatoes are the perfect comfort food. They're so warm and comforting, and they always make me feel better when I'm feeling down.


MD MOSTAFIZUR RAHMAN
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I've been making these mashed potatoes for years and they're always a hit. They're so creamy and flavorful.


Himal Bhandari
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These mashed potatoes are a great side dish for any meal. They're easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


Mohammod amirali Amir ali
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I made these mashed potatoes for my kids and they loved them! They said they were the best mashed potatoes they've ever had.


Esther Namanghe
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I'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but I have to say that these were really good. The texture was perfect and the flavor was very rich.


Peace Studio Hashmi
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These mashed potatoes were a huge success at my Thanksgiving dinner. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. Everyone loved them.


Kwandile Ndile
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I've tried many mashed potato recipes, but this one is by far the best. The potatoes are so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can use any type of potato I have on hand.


Ubaid Madecol
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These mashed potatoes were absolutely delicious! I made them for my family last night and they were a hit. The potatoes were fluffy and creamy, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.