Creamy Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes took up about half my plate as a kid whenever they were served. And, thanks to me copycatting my dad at a young age, they typically had corn piled on top of them too. Some things never change (I still love mashed potatoes). And some things do: I have to make them dairy-free now and, unfortunately, I can’t seem to comfortably eat the same volume I could as a kid! 😉 These creamy dairy-free mashed potatoes deliciously solve one of those issues. They’re also gluten-free.
Because I was diagnosed with a cow’s milk allergy right after my daughter was born, my kids grew up with mashed potatoes made this way … and they LOVE them. Do they top them with corn like I do? Of course!
Making Mashed Potatoes Dairy-Free
Luckily, making creamy dairy-free mashed potatoes is all about substitutions. Specifically, substituting cow’s milk and butter for something else. When I’m in my own kitchen, I take it one step further by boiling the potatoes in half water/half vegetable broth or organic chicken broth, to give them a little extra flavor. If I’m visiting friends or relatives, I just ask if I can put some of the plain boiled potatoes in a separate bowl and “doctor those up” myself with some dairy-free substitutes. My favorites are unsweetened, unflavored almond milk and Earth Balance vegan buttery sticks. If I travel to be with family for the holidays (which usually requires flying), I use whatever they bought me and/or whatever I can find if I have the time to get to a grocery store.
One more tip: if you’ve never used organic potatoes for your mashed potatoes, I invite you to try them. I like their texture and taste much better than regular potatoes (and I love regular potatoes).
Other Dairy-Free Holiday Recipes
Looking for additional dairy-free holiday recipes? Try these:
- Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Classic Green Bean Casserole
- Dairy-free, soy-free pumpkin pie
- Dairy-free pie crust (can also be made soy-free)
- Dairy-free lemon pecan pie
- Dairy-free, soy-free, egg-free, vegan cherry lime cookies (aka cherry pie cookies)
- Dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, vegan lemon almond wine cookies (a great, easy dessert for someone with a lot of allergies … or none)
- Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, vegan swiss chard and butternut squash gratin (the colors scream Christmas side dish)!
- Dairy-free, soy-free cornbread
- Dairy-free, soy-free, egg-free french bread
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Creamy Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 10-12 medium-sized potatoes (if they're large, use less)
- 4 cups vegetable broth or organic chicken broth (make sure gluten-free if need to prepare g-f)
- 1/4 cup dairy-free "butter" (I use Earth Balance vegan buttery sticks) If you're also facing a soy allergy, use a soy-free product
- 1/4 cup unsweetened, original almond milk (not one with vanilla added)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cube 10-12 potatoes (more if they're really small potatoes; less if really large)
- In a large pot, put the cubed potatoes and then cover with half water/half broth
- Boil until soft
- Drain liquid
- Mash
- Add "butter" and almond milk and mix well (we like ours a little lumpy; if you don't then mash or whip more). If they need more "liquid," add more of the butter instead of adding more milk (keeps them creamy)
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Enjoy!
