These Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes are the perfect side dish. Creamy yukon gold potatoes are mashed together with ghee and almond milk and finished with chives and garlic oil. The result is creamy, rich, and so flavorful! Gluten free with a low FODMAP option.
I'm trying to get you prepared for Thanksgiving. These potatoes are too good to only have once a year though. I hope you don't consider them only for Thanksgiving. They would be perfect along side a crispy roasted chicken or under a pot roast.
Are Potatoes Paleo?
Every time I post a recipe with white potatoes I get a comment that they aren't paleo. Or that I am misleading everyone by calling that recipe paleo. White potatoes are definitely paleo! This is a great article explaining more why potatoes are considered paleo and if you can tolerate them then eat away. Enjoy!
Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes
The use of ghee and unsweetened almond milk make these completely dairy free. The ghee adds great richness and buttery flavor and because it has the lactose and casein removed, it is dairy free. If there is a dairy allergy or to make vegan, use butter flavored coconut oil. It has that same buttery taste and is made with no animal products.
Another dairy free milk can also be used if desired or working around a nut allergy. Oat or coconut are both great options.
The best potato for mashed potatoes
These mashed potatoes are made with Yukon Gold Potatoes because they make the best mashed potato. And bonus: no need to peel them! That makes it so much easier and quicker. Of course, if you prefer peeled potatoes you can do that as well.
Russet potatoes are super popular and on great sale this time of year, so feel free to use those. I just suggest peeling them first as the skin in tougher.
Instant Pot Option
These can be made in the Instant Pot or on the stove top so you can have options. I prefer the Instant Pot because it was so quick and easy and mostly hands off. If you have an IP then you have to try them that way! It's also nice to have more stove space on Thanksgiving Day when so may dishes are being made.
You will love these Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes because they are easy to make and a healthy take on the classic side dish. Rich, creamy, and flavorful.
Here are some more Paleo Thanksgiving recipes for you:
- Roasted Turkey Recipe
- Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole
- Gluten Free Sweet Potato Casserole
- Paleo Pumpkin Coffee Cake
- Low Carb Sausage Stuffing
- Pumpkin Pie Bars- paleo
- Easy Squash Soup.
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Dairy Free Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk, room temperature
- ½ cup ghee or butter flavored coconut oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt divided
- ¼ cup chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon garlic oil or powder if not low FODMAP
Instructions
- Wash and cut potatoes into fourths. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water and ½ teaspoon salt. Turn the heat to medium high and stir occasionally until the water boils. This should take 8-10 minutes.
- Cover, turn heat to low and cook 10-15 minutes, until a fork can easily go through a potato.
- Turn off heat, drain potatoes and add them back to the hot pot. Add in almond milk, ghee, and remaining salt. Mash with a potato masher until smooth.
- Add in chives and garlic oil, stir and serve.
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STACEY CRAWFORD says
These look absolutely yummy! I know what you mean though. I have a recipe with chopped parsnips and someone commented that parsnips are not paleo because they are too much like potatoes, lol. You just can't win!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Stacey! Ha- I'm glad you can relate 😉 Too much like potatoes- that's a new one.
Donna says
Give me a big bowl of mashed potatoes and I would not need anything else...ever!! Happiness! They look utterly amazing, great recipe xxD
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Donna!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
I miss potatoes and I'm salivating over these photos, but I do make them for my family and they all LOVE mashed potatoes. I love all of that gorgeous olive oil on the top too, so yummy!!!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Emily! Your family would love these.
Cristina Curp says
These look so good and creamy!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Cristina!
ChihYu says
Love mashed potatoes. They look so creamy and delicious. I can have it everyday !
Jessica DeMay says
Me, too! Thanks, ChihYu!
Melissa Griffiths says
These mashed potatoes look amazing! I'm going to have to try these for sure!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Melissa!
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
That garlic chive combo has my drooling, I think I'd just go for mashed potatoes for dinner, no need for anything else!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Kari! They are definitely good enough to have as a meal 😉
Melissa Schollaert says
I love potatoes! That finishing oil!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Melissa!
tina says
This looks so delish! Makin' me hungry.................
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Tina!
Renee says
The finishing oil just takes the cake! So rich - love it! Thanks for the IP instructions too!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Renee! Yes- making in the IP is my new favorite way!
Mary says
It seems like a lot of milk 1 3/4 for the mashed potatoes
Jessica DeMay says
It's not