Our family eats a lot of potatoes — baked, fried, boiled, creamed, or mashed, fresh or frozen. Because several of us have food sensitivities, I avoid dairy, nuts, wheat, eggs and soy in our everyday recipes. That led me to develop a Light & Fluffy Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes recipe that’s so good you may never go back to the milky version.
I experimented with coconut milk, but the coconut flavor stuck out too much. I also tried mashed potatoes with no added liquid, but the texture was flat. The solution was simple: use chicken broth. It adds savory flavor without dairy and creates a light, fluffy texture. After decades of making mashed potatoes, this dairy-free version became my favorite.
Light & Fluffy Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes
Light & Fluffy Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes
15 minutes
20 minutes
35 minutes
A simple, dairy-free mashed potato recipe that stays light and fluffy thanks to chicken broth and a gentle mashing technique.
Ingredients
- 4 medium to large Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1–2 cups chicken broth (adjust for desired consistency)
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes if you prefer; otherwise scrub them well under running water.
- Cut the potatoes into roughly 1/2-inch pieces. You should have about 4 cups of chopped potatoes.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot or Dutch oven and cover with cold water by about an inch. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium so they simmer gently. Stir occasionally.
- Cook about 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a medium glass or plastic bowl.
- Add a pinch of garlic powder and about 1 cup of chicken broth.
- Using a hand mixer, start on low for a minute, then increase speed briefly to fully break up any lumps.
- The potatoes should be smooth but not watery. Add more chicken broth a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency, then mix gently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Be cautious with salt if your broth is salty.
- Garnish with chives if you like, and serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 24Total Fat: 0gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 270mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g
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I rarely add chives for everyday meals, but when guests are coming—chives add a bright finish.
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