I love mashed potatoes, and so do my vegan friends. Every time we have a gathering, I make sure they don't miss out on the fun and whip up these vegan mashed potatoes. They're so creamy and buttery that you forget there's no dairy. Whether you're looking for a plant-based recipe or want to try something new, give these vegan mashed potatoes a try.
How to Make Vegan Mashed Potatoes
I love using Yukon gold potatoes for this recipe. It gives my mashed potatoes an extra-buttery texture that all my friends love. This recipe serves 4.
Ingredients
- 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 6 tablespoons vegan butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons plain, unsweetened non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, cover the potatoes with water. Cover and bring to a simmer on medium-high heat. Simmer until the potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly. Using a potato ricer and working in batches, press the potatoes through the ricer into a bowl.
- Stir in the melted vegan butter, stirring until combined. Stir in the milk, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Using a potato ricer results in super fluffy potatoes. If you don't have one, you can put them in a bowl and use a potato masher before mixing in the butter, salt, and milk.
Easy Cheesy Vegan Garlic Smashed Potatoes
I love how easily these potatoes come together. The recipe serves four.
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby red potatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 6 tablespoons vegan butter
- 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped, fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Add the whole baby red potatoes, unpeeled, to a pot and cover with water.
- Add the garlic to the water with the potatoes.
- Cover and turn on medium-high heat. Boil until soft, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Use a potato masher to mash with the butter, milk, salt, and pepper, leaving them a little lumpy.
- Stir in the chives and nutritional yeast just before serving.
Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes
You can also use an electric mixer to whip your potatoes. This serves 4.
Ingredients
- 1 garlic bulb
- Olive oil
- 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 6 tablespoons melted vegan butter
- 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Cut the top off a bulb of garlic. Put it in a small rimmed pan, and drizzle it with olive oil.
- Cover it with foil and bake in the oven for about 1 hour or until the garlic is soft.
- Allow the garlic to cool, and squeeze the softened garlic from the skin into a bowl.
- Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Cover and cook on medium-high until soft, 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and put them back in the pot. Add the roasted garlic, vegan butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Use the electric mixer on high to whip until they reach the desired consistency.
Easy & Vegan Mashed Potatoes for Everyone
You can never go wrong with bringing mashed potatoes to a dinner party, especially if vegan. Infuse your dish with herbs or add plant-based bacon bits to surprise your non-vegan friends. It'll be such a hit that everyone will be asking for seconds.
