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.
So now, I’m learning to cook without cheese, milk, or butter. I thought giving up milk would be the easy part—but milk is in everything. Honestly, butter has been the easiest swap. After all, I already liked my I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Mashed Potatoes.
And when I started craving mashed potatoes (because mashed potatoes = life), I knew I had to come up with something just as rich and creamy as my fluffiest mashed potatoes recipe. So here they are, dairy free mashed potatoes that are going to change your life. No seriously, just read the comments! And if you want to live wildly, cook some crispy frozen corn in the oven to serve on top of the potatoes. Pure comfort food!
I’m experimenting with substitutions, figuring out what actually tastes good…and, let’s be honest, what tastes really bad. (Real talk: fake cheese will never be real cheese.)
I’ve also been switching up my sides—like making Instant Pot Baked Potatoes for a no-fuss, fluffy alternative. Turns out, giving up dairy doesn’t mean giving up my favorite food! I hope you try them soon!
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!
Roger-Allen says
I’ve never seen as innovative recipe as this one: chicken broth for creaminess!
John Wood says
I am lactose intolerant and have started cooking a lot on my own. I used this recipe for thanksgiving but forgot the broth, doing them again for Christmas and I have my broth!
Kathy K says
HELP! So it’s ten minutes til 4:00 on Thanksgiving and I bought the wrong size of cooking bag and it wook a while to figure that out. This dilemma is more…um…problematic. Mashed potatoes. When I did my side dish shopping on Wednnesday I distinctly remember remember to getting two boxes of butter. Today, THANKSGIVING AT 4:00 I can’t find them anywhere. All I have is a touch more of one stick on the butter dish. No other flavored milk, and I’m not sure how much olive oil I have if any. Do I remember correctly that a few years ago ladies would make what they called “fancy” potatues by using sourcream instead. Is my memory correct and how much would I use??? HELP! 4;05…
kATHY
Kelly says
Yes! Sour cream, cream cheese, or chicken broth too. Go for it!
Lisa Blackwell says
This looks really good. Would it work to use butter instead of some or all of the olive oil?
Pamela says
Hey Lisa, sure, you can use butter instead of olive oil if you’d like. Hope this helps!
Kris Flowers says
The mashed potatoes are sooo delicious!
I made them to top my Shepherd’s Pie. (my friend is dairy free) so I added a little more liquid so they wouldn’t dry out cooking again. So easy! Thank you!!!
Kate says
I can’t thank you enough for this recipe! I’m lactose intolerant, so any time I can find a dairy free option of a dish and it tastes amazing, I’m so excited. I was blown away at how good these were. Like, SO good. I’m going to start using this recipe for our Thanksgiving mashed potatoes! I was always under the assumption that butter and milk would have to be used for creamy potatoes – not anymore! 🙂
Nicholas Parkes says
This recipe has left me questioning why I have always, until now, added milk and butter to my mashed potato. Thx
Pamela says
So happy to hear you liked this recipe! Thanks for commenting, keep on enjoying! 🙂
Kerry Rutland says
I am so grateful you posted this recipe and your reasonings. I just made it and I can’t stop eating it! I added double the garlic because I LOVE garlic! I am pregnant and am having trouble with gluten so looking for gluten free options and now the only problem is eating too much and not digesting it quick enough! haha! Thank you again!
Traci L. says
Genius idea to use broth for the liquid. I’ve used reserved potato liquid. I will have to try this; it will add more flavor. Thank you!
Pamela says
The broth definitely adds more flavor, hope you give them a try! Thanks for commenting Traci!
Irene says
The mashed potatoes came out awesome! I have a friend staying over who can’t have dairy and this recipe held up to its reputation.
Pamela says
Hey Irene, I’m so happy to hear you guys liked the mashed potatoes! Thanks so much for commenting! 🙂
John Mason says
My 18 Month old Great Grand Daughter is allergic to dairy. I fixed this recipe for her and I am now the best Grandfather in the world. Thank You
Pamela says
Hey John, your comment made my day. I’m so happy these were a hit with your great grand daughter. Thanks for commenting and sharing! 🙂
Renee says
Have you made these mashed potatoes a day ahead and reheated them in the oven?
Pamela says
Hey Renee, absolutely! I do this all the time! Enjoy the potatoes! 🙂
Jen says
Silly question- can I use russet potatoes? I have made mashed with the gold potatoes before & I know it brings a more buttery taste to it. But my vegan son really wants russet.
Thank you!
Pamela says
Absolutely! That’s no problem at all! 🙂
Michelle Martin says
My college daughter is vegan and I made these last year and everyone loved them so Im making them again this year. Thank you for the good recipe that everyone likes.
Pamela says
Hey Michelle, I’m glad to hear your daughter liked these potatoes. You’re such a great Mom! 🙂
Hannah says
Going to make these tonight! For a little bit more nutritional bang I’m going to reserve some of the drained potato water to make my stock. My family is incredibly skeptical but desperate (dairy free) times call for desperate measures 😉
Pamela says
Hey Hannah, don’t worry – I think your family (and you!) are absolutely going to love these mashed potatoes. They really are a game changer when it comes to dairy free! Let me know! 🙂
kristen says
I keep trying to go dairy free too and it’s haaaaaaaard. Two days no dairy in attempt #39 lol
Thank u for this recipe! I hope to make it for Thanksgiving 🙂
Pamela says
You got this Kristen! You can do it! I’m hoping this recipe helps you, let me know if you need any other suggestions! 🙂
Joanne says
I’ve cooked these a few times, and I think they’re delicious. I don’t miss the dairy at all. Thank you for a great recipe!
Pamela says
Thank you so much for commenting, I’m so happy to hear you’ve been loving these potatoes!
Alina says
Pamela, it looks so yummy! I love the step-by-step instructions, making it an easy recipe to follow!
Pamela says
Enjoy the potatoes!
Anna says
Pamela, thanks! Made this last night so quick, easy and tasty!
Pamela says
Hey Anna, thanks for letting me know you made the potatoes. I’m glad you liked them!
Alyssa says
Pamela, thank you very much! I really liked the recipe, I took it to my recipe book)
Olga says
Pamela, bravo! What a great idea! Love this. I’m sure this is incredibly delicious!
Michelle Fontes says
I am curious as to how this is vegan with chicken broth being an ingredient.
Pamela says
Hey Michelle, if you want to turn this recipe vegan you can substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth. There’s a section in the post above that talks about this. Enjoy!
Cj says
Turned out delicious! Thank you so much!
Pamela says
Happy you liked these potatoes, thanks for commenting!
sharon says
My brother is gluten free and dairy free and I would like to make these for Thanksgiving. Could I make these a day or two ahead of time and reheat in a slow cooker? Thank you!
Pamela says
Hey Sharon – absolutely you can! Enjoy the potatoes – we love them!
JD says
Thank you so much for this. I’ve just recently been diagnosed with lactose intolerance and having all the deliciously dairy and creamy meals suddenly ripped from your menu was pretty much a punch to the gut.
I’ll definitely be giving these a shot the next chance I get!
Pamela says
I totally understand JD! I hope these mashed potatoes help you with your new diet – I think you will like them!
Sarah Hournbuckle says
Found your recipe while looking for dairy free mashed potatoes!! I just got the memo that I am lactose intolerant. I NEVER thought I could live dairy free. After just 4 days, my stomach felt amazing! I didn’t realize what I had been doing myself all along. I do sacrifice for ice cream every now and again.
Pamela says
Hey Sarah, I’m so happy to hear you feel better! Good luck going dairy free!
Hope says
These were a hit! Even my 4 year old ate and loved them. Thank you for this dairy free alternative! Yummmmy
Pamela says
Hey Hope, so happy to hear everyone enjoyed the mashed potatoes! Thanks for commenting!
Gramma Kim says
Thank you for exploring the options! Tonight I’m going to a “BAD” Ladies Banquet (“Bring A Dish” to pass) and I’m supposed to bring a casserole, but I’m so limited by allergies and sensitivities. I developed an allergy to soy, so I can no longer use unsweetened soymilk. I’m not allergic to nuts (yet) but I’m afraid to use almondmilk because one of the ladies might be — and nobody expects to risk coming across nuts in a mashed potato casserole. I’m going to make one twist to your recipe, because I’m baking these potatoes as a casserole, and every casserole recipe I find calls for lots of dairy — milk, half & half, cream (sour, light, heavy or whipping), butter, butter, and butter, and of course CHEESE. So I’m going to add mayonnaise (subbing for sour cream) and coat the top with bread crumbs rolled in olive oil. I’ll check back in to let you know how it turns out 🙂
Robin Stevenson says
I wanted to make shepherd pie tonight and had no milk for potatoes. I came across your recipe when I googled mashed potatoes without milk. Delish!!! I could barely make pies cause I was eating the potatoes. I used 3 potatoes, 1/4 c. of Chick Fila garlic herb ranch dressing, chicken broth, and pepper. All I can say is thank you!
Pamela says
Hey Robin, so happy to hear you liked these dairy free mashed potatoes! Your shepherd pie sounds amazing!
Lindsay says
How many people does this recipe serve, as is? Thank you!
Pamela says
Hey Lindsay, 4 people. Enjoy these potatoes!