Creamy Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes
These creamy dairy-free mashed potatoes are soft, fluffy, and full of cozy flavor. Made with vegan butter, dairy-free sour cream, veggie broth, and simple seasonings, they’re the perfect comforting side dish for weeknights or special meals.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs potatoes Russet or Yukon Gold - about 6-8 medium potatoes
- ½ cup vegan butter divided (plus more for topping, optional)
- ½ cup dairy-free sour cream
- ¼ –½ cup vegetable broth as needed
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 –3 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks. Place them in a large pot and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot.
- Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Add ¼ cup vegan butter, dairy-free sour cream, and ¼ cup vegetable broth.
- Mash until smooth and creamy, adding more broth as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Stir in remaining vegan butter (melted, if desired).
- Fold in chopped parsley and sliced green onions.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add vegetable broth gradually to avoid overly loose mashed potatoes.
- Mash just until smooth to prevent a gluey texture.
- These reheat well with a splash of broth or butter stirred in.