These CREAMY Garlic DAIRY FREE Mashed Potatoes are the best! Enjoy this easy to make vegan mashed potatoes recipe that uses broth and olive oil instead of milk! Perfect for any dinner – you won’t believe how good they are!
Dairy Free No Milk Mashed Potatoes
It’s been 11 days without cheese or milk. 11 days. 11 days!
Cheese is something I love dearly (let’s be real), so suddenly saying goodbye to cheesy casseroles, mac and cheese, and pizza hasn’t been easy. But at the same time? It hasn’t been impossible.
Now, I’m learning to cook without cheese, milk, or butter — and surprisingly, butter has been the easiest swap. I already liked my I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter mashed potatoes, so the transition started there. Giving up milk, though? That’s been trickier. It’s in everything. But little by little, I’ve been figuring it out — and even finding some new favorites along the way, like these Dairy-Free Mini Pancake Muffins and No Milk No Eggs Pancakes, which are both total breakfast wins.
So when that mashed potato craving hit (because mashed potatoes = life), I knew I had to come up with something just as rich and creamy as my fluffiest version — without the dairy. And here they are: creamy garlic dairy-free mashed potatoes that are going to change your life. No seriously, just read the comments!
I’ve been experimenting with substitutions, figuring out what actually tastes good… and what definitely doesn’t. (Real talk: fake cheese will never be real cheese.) But with comforting favorites like these potatoes or a cozy bowl of my No Milk or Cheese Potato Soup, I’m proving to myself that dairy-free doesn’t mean flavor-free.
Vegan Mashed Potatoes
These mashed potatoes are SO EASY to turn vegan! Even though the recipe calls for chicken broth, you can substitute it with vegetable broth. And just like you have DELICIOUS Vegan Mashed Potatoes!
These mashed potatoes are creamy because we’re mashing them with broth which is a great liquid to use as a substitution for milk. Throwing in some garlic gives them a great taste and the smell is pretty delicious. Bonus points on these potatoes: You don’t have to peel them, who doesn’t love that?
So going dairy free, or just want a change in your regular mashed potatoes? Give these a try!
How to Make Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes
Bring potatoes to a boil. To peel or not to peel? That’s up to you, I prefer to leave the potatoes unpeeled, but if you want velvety smooth, peel them.
Keep boiling until a fork easily slides in, about 20 minutes.
Add chicken broth, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper to potatoes and mash. You can mash by hand or with a electric hand mixer. Just be careful if you’re using a hand mixer not to overmix.
Mix until creamy and serve. Enjoy!
Storing Leftovers
Store mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to heat, heat up in the microwave until fully warm. If they seem dry, add a splash of olive oil or broth and give them a mix to restore creaminess.
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Creamy Garlic Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes
PrintIngredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes unpeeled and cut into equal sized pieces
- 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add your potatoes. Keep boiling and cook them for about 20-25 minutes, or until a fork easily slides in.
- Drain the potatoes and place them back into the pot. Add broth, olive oil, minced garlic, salt and pepper to pot.
- Mash until the potatoes are creamy. Serve and enjoy!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
I can’t believe you’ve managed to be dairy free over the holidays! I feel like I’ve been living off of cheese and crackers for the last week, lol! And I can’t believe these mashed potatoes are dairy free! They look insanely creamy and carby and yum… they are totally calling my name girl. Keep up the good work and I hope it helps with your health issues. 😉
Pamela says
I have to admit that going dairy free over the holidays wasn’t the easiest time but I feel proud that I made it through with no cookies or chocolates! Thanks for the kind comment Allie!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
You, my friend, are a marvel. Giving up dairy is an amazing feat and I’m so impressed. Then again, these potatoes look better than any dairy-filled mashed potatoes I’ve seen so win/win!
Velva says
This looks wonderful! I hope that going dairy-free helps you. If it does, you will find new ways to enjoy the dishes you love-
Thanks for sharing.
Velva
Kelly says
These mashed potatoes look so creamy and delicious, love that you used chicken broth in here. Good luck on going dairy free Pamela! It sounds challenging but I will be rooting for you.
Mason Canyon says
This looks like a yummy dish. Mashed potatoes are always a must have for our table.
Katie says
I have been dairy free for over a decade now and I bake all the time. If you have any questions, send them my way. I love LOVE nutritional yeast for a cheesey (not the same, not ever, but cheesey nonetheless) Also, blended raw cashews with nutritional yeast and some other stuff is a great cheesy stand in. I have the Uncheese Cookbook which is great. GoDairyFree.com is an awesome resource also.
GOOD LUCK!
Pamela says
I’ve been loving godairyfree, it’s been a real life saver and informative site to help lead the way. I’m going to look into the cookbook next. Thanks Katie!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
I love how you made these creamy without the dairy!!!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I’m really interested to hear how this all turns out. I agree that there are so many ways to make things taste delicious without dairy. I love cheese and chocolate so those would be the hardest for me to eliminate completely. Good luck, Pamela! Can’t wait to see all of your dairy free recipes.
Kristy @ She Eats says
I feel your pain!! Not because you’re not eating dairy – because I AM eating dairy – but finding a good mashed potato can be tricky when a key ingredient is omitted! When I had my stint with vegetarianism, my aunt used to lose it on holidays because I wouldn’t let her put chicken stock in the potatoes! haha…. All of that rambling aside, chicken stock is a darn good alternative if you DO eat meat. Which I now do. And sometimes I add both: dairy and stock. Vegans would not be happy with me.
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
You go girl! I’m sure you can do it, although it must be really really hard. However, these mashed potatoes look awesome enough to make up for the lack of cheesy stuff. Seriously, the broth addition is genius! Happy New Year! xx
Francine says
Good luck! I don’t think I could ever do it. I feel like I would just eat cheese and suffer. The plight of an Italian girl, I guess…
Pamela says
The Italian food is a weakness of mine too Francine. When I see ricotta cheese, I cry a bit inside.
Cecile @ My Yellow Farmhouse says
Perfect timing – I just found out how awful my “BMI” is…. and it’s shocked me enough to make some SERIOUS changes. I, too, have been having some health problems due to, I believe, poor eating habits… (Get that, a food blogger who doesn’t like to cook just for herself.) I’m going to ‘pin’ this recipe in my new board, which I’m calling “Good for You”.
Good luck with your non-dairy…. it’s gotta be soooo hard. I’ll let you know how I do with my new ‘eating healthy plan’!
Pamela says
Good luck Cecile, sending lots of support your way!
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
These potatoes sound just delicious, even without the dairy. Good luck in your dairy-free trial – you have more willpower than I, that’s for sure. I look forward to reading about some dairy-free baking (that’s my sweet tooth talking)!
Pamela says
Excited about this Amanda, I have some donuts that I hope you’ll love! Can’t wait to share them!
Monica says
It cannot possibly be easy to give up dairy but like all things, where there’s a will (or a need), there’s a way. I have a feeling I’d love these mashed potatoes. I’ve got to try it with chicken broth. Happy New Year, Pamela! May your garden be plentiful this year. : )
Kelly @ The Pretty Bee: Cooking + Creating says
These potatoes look sooooo good! I am dairy free and have been for two years now. My sons are both very sensitive to dairy, so it’s the right choice for us. I will say that the first month is soooooooooo hard! But it gets a lot easier. I LOVE so delicious brand ice cream, made from coconut milk. The chocolate peanut butter is amazing. Good luck to you!
Pamela says
I’ll be checking out that chocolate peanut butter ice cream Kelly, thanks for the suggestion! I’m a little over 2 weeks now, trying to be strong!
Evangeline Martinez says
How much does the recipe yield?
Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com says
Congrats on 11 dairy free days!
I am not completely dairy free, but sub almond milk for regular milk and stay away from cheese and the benefits seem to outweigh the disadvantages!
And these mashed potatoes of yours are BRILLIANT! Thanks for sharing – happy new year!
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
Kudos to you! Definitely could not pull that off…but at least you haven’t given up garlic which would be seriously tragic! Happy New Year lady xo
Pamela says
I love garlic so much, sometimes I just just eat it by itself! Yum! 🙂
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
What a great idea to use chicken broth? I will be interested to see what you come with on the baked good side of things. I have a friend whose young son needs everything dairy free and I know it stresses her out.
Sophie says
Good for,you! I am lactose-intolerant so I eat lactose-free. But there is good unsweetened soy milk or unsweetened almond milk out there to use in these tasty looking mashed potatoes, so check them out.
Pamela says
Hey Sophie, I use unsweetened almond milk often, but these potatoes don’t even need that to be creamy, the broth does a great job! Enjoy!
Jamie | Jamie's Recipes says
The potatoes look delicious. And Yukon gold potatoes are so creamy when mashed that I am sure no one would miss the dairy.
I hope you are feeling better sans dairy. Now I know why that pizza you posted on IG had no cheese on it. 😉
Suzanne says
Wow Pamela, no dairy. You are very disciplined but when health issues dictate it’s best to follow. Hope this helps you feel better. I think this sounds really good. My non dairy mashed potatoes had earth balance non dairy margarine and tofutti sour cream. Your potatoes besides being tasty are also very low fat, a real plus. Best of luck!
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
Making any diet change is tough. Really tough. I am in total sympathy with you, but if it makes you feel better then it probably will have been worth it. In the meantime, I think I could happily plough through this bowl of potatoes and be totally happy!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
These potatoes look delicious! I was vegan for 7 months in 2012. Missed dairy the most. Vegan cheese is not the same as regular cheese, but sounds like you figured that out. I would usually just skip it all together and have pizza with tomato sauce and veggies, no cheese at all. I like it better that way : )
Ashley says
These mashed potatoes looks so creamy and wonderful! Happy New Year and good luck on your dairy free journey! You can do it!!
Beth says
I love cheese too, and I can imagine how tough this must be for you. Good luck, and I hope it works out.
Johlene says
I´m a huge fan of mashed potatoes…YUM!!!
Happy New Year to you, may 2014 be your best year ever….. Xx
Meghan @ Spoonful of Flour says
Good luck with your new diet! These mashed potatoes look perfect, even without the milk!
Debra says
I have a similar version and I almost like the chicken broth method just as well (but they will never live up to my grandma’s with cream and lots o’ buttah)! Good luck on this quest. I love cheese too much to even try but sometimes we have to do things for our health goals. Hope all is well.
Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life says
Good for you in being disciplined about dairy free! The thought of no cheese has always scared me from doing it, no matter how many “sick” days I have. Brilliant, I know. These look so creamy, I never would’ve guess they don’t have any butter or milk or sour cream! Thumbs up!
Nora (Buttercream Fanatic) says
You’re amazing. I have been on a gluten-free, mostly-dairy-free, and low-sugar diet for awhile now, to deal with some health issues. The doctor just recommended I remove all dairy (no cheese! no yogurt!) and it’s SO. DAMN. HARD. I sympathize completely. But I hope you are feeling better as a result. And if you want some recipes, shoot me an email!
Pamela says
Thanks Nora, I will be taking you up on that offer! Good luck to you as well!
Peggy A Jackson says
Hi Nora
My Dr. Wants me to leave the dairy foods alone also where do i start . Im a pizza lover. Im makin those mash potatoes tonight. No more diary for me . It keep me congested. Nora please send me receipts. Thk you
From Peggy
Dyana says
Hi Peggy. My son has been dairy free for over a year now and it has been an adjustment for all of us. I have found the brand Daiya makes really good dairy free products; including pizza! Also, the brand SOdelicious has amazing yogurt and ice cream. Good luck! You can do it!
Tina Scruggs says
I have been put on the same diet!! Help!!!!!