Creamy Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes Recipe for Easy Comfort Side
A creamy, dairy-free mashed potatoes recipe that balances flavor and texture using simple ingredients like Yukon Gold potatoes, olive oil, and plant-based milk. Perfect for a wholesome, comforting side dish without the heaviness of dairy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 900 grams)
- 3–4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, oat, or coconut milk)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut into roughly 1 1/2-inch chunks.
- Place potatoes and peeled garlic cloves in a large pot and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Add a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and garlic well in a colander and let sit for a minute to evaporate excess moisture.
- Return potatoes and garlic to the pot or a large bowl. Add the olive oil and mash with a hand masher until mostly smooth but still a little textured.
- Gradually add the plant-based milk, starting with 1/4 cup, mashing and stirring as you go until desired creaminess is reached (about 1/2 cup total).
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Fold in finely chopped chives or parsley if using.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Do not over-mash to avoid gluey texture. Use a hand masher instead of a blender or hand mixer. If mashed potatoes are too thick, add a splash more plant milk or olive oil to loosen. Mashing while potatoes are hot helps achieve smooth texture. Season generously with salt and add black pepper last for best flavor. Optional nutritional yeast can add a cheesy note.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (200 gra
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 0.7
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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