These creamy dairy-free mashed potatoes are everything you want in a classic mashed potato recipe rich, fluffy, flavorful, and so delicious no one will guess they’re dairy-free.

Perfect for busy weeknight dinners, holiday meals, or anytime you need an easy comfort food side dish, this budget-friendly recipe pairs perfectly with chicken, steak, turkey, and more.

As a food allergy mom, I love recreating classic comfort foods so everyone at the table can enjoy the same meal without feeling left out. Because food allergies shouldn’t mean missing out on the comfort foods we all love.

Allergy-friendly tip: If anyone in your home has a nut allergy, simply swap the almond milk for another plant-based milk like oat milk or soy milk. If you need to keep this recipe vegan, just use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for the same creamy, delicious results. 💛

Ingredients

• 5–6 medium rustic potatoes (about 3 lbs)
• 4 tbsp vegan butter
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (add more as needed)
• 1/2 cup vegan sour cream
• 1 tsp seasoning salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder

Optional for extra flavor:

• 1/2–1 cup chicken broth (great for extra flavor and creaminess!)

Equipment

• Large pot
• Colander
• Potato masher or hand mixer
• Measuring cups/spoons

Instructions

1. Prep the potatoes

Wash your potatoes well, peel if desired, and chop them into evenly sized chunks.

2. Boil

Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water.

Bring to a boil and cook for about 15–20 minutes, or until fork tender.

3. Drain

Drain the potatoes well and return them to the warm pot for 1–2 minutes to help remove excess moisture.

4. Mash

Add:

• vegan butter
• almond milk
• vegan sour cream
• seasoning salt
• pepper
• garlic powder
• onion powder

Mash until creamy.

5. Serve

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Serve warm and enjoy!

Tips

💛 For extra flavor: Chicken broth makes these SO good if your family can have it.
💛 For extra creamy potatoes: Warm your almond milk first.
💛 For chunkier mashed potatoes: Use a potato masher.
💛 For super smooth mashed potatoes: Use a hand mixer

🥔 Feeding a crowd? This recipe doubles really well! Just double all of the ingredients and use a larger pot so the potatoes cook evenly. Don’t forget to taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days.

Reheating

Reheat with a splash of almond milk or broth to bring the creaminess back.