Ridiculously Fluffy Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Dairy-Free Sour Cream Recipe
This Ridiculously Fluffy Easy Vegan Mashed Potatoes recipe delivers creamy, delicious mashed potatoes made dairy-free with vegan sour cream and plant-based milk. Combining russet and Yukon gold potatoes creates the perfect texture and flavor, enhanced with garlic and fresh rosemary. The use of a hand mixer ensures a smooth, fluffy consistency, making it an ideal side dish for any vegan or dairy-free meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 lbs russet potatoes
- 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes
Seasonings & Flavorings
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 3 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Sea salt + pepper to taste
Dairy-Free Additions
- 1 cup creamy dairy free milk, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup vegan sour cream
Instructions
- Prep: Fill a large pot with water and set aside. Measure out all ingredients to ensure easy access during cooking.
- Peel & Dice the Potatoes: Rinse the potatoes thoroughly. Peel off all skins to guarantee a creamy texture in the final dish. Quarter the potatoes and dice them into even pieces. Save the peels if desired for another recipe.
- Boil the Potatoes: Place diced potatoes into the pot of water. Add minced garlic and 2 teaspoons of sea salt. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until potatoes are fork tender and easily pierced, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
- Strain the Potatoes: Drain the potatoes, reserving 1/2 cup of the hot potato water to enhance creaminess later.
- Mash the Potatoes: Transfer potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, begin to mash the potatoes on low speed until they break down slightly. Add dairy free milk, vegan sour cream, reserved potato water, chopped rosemary, and additional sea salt to taste. Continue mixing on medium speed for about 5 minutes until the mixture is silky smooth and fluffy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Optionally top with your favorite vegan gravy or melted vegan butter. Serve warm as a comforting, fluffy side dish.
Notes
- Using a hand mixer instead of a traditional masher yields creamier mashed potatoes with less effort.
- Ensure all potato skins are removed to avoid lumps and bitterness in the mash.
- Reserve some cooking water to adjust the texture if the potatoes feel too thick or dry.
- Fresh rosemary adds a lovely aromatic flavor, but can be substituted with thyme or omitted if preferred.
- This recipe is dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
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