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delightful dairy-free mashed potatoes

Recipe by
JD Jones
Wichita, KS

This recipe was born out of a need to reduce/eliminate dairy from my diet..and other family members', as well. But who can give up mashed potatoes? Our teenage son is top critic on mashed potatoes...and this recipe won his favor!

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For delightful dairy-free mashed potatoes

  • 3 lb
    potatoes-cleaned, scrubbed & cut in large chunks (note: gold or red potatoes work great.) once the 'bad spots are removed, the remaining skin can be left on..or peeled away, depending on your preferance.
  • 1-1 1/2 c
    vegetable broth
  • 1-2 tsp.
    onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2/3 cup
    almond milk (i use unsweetened)
  • Optional-
    butter/canola oil blend spread

How To Make delightful dairy-free mashed potatoes

  • 1
    The potatoes can be cooked in a slow cooker..on busy days or a large pot on stove top.
  • 2
    Add vegetable broth and dry seasonings to pot. Next, add the chunked potatoes. (Note: the veggie broth gives these mashed potatoes a good rich flavor).
  • 3
    For slow cooker, cook on Low, for 5 hours or High for 3-4 hrs. For stove top, cook on med-high heat for about 20-25 minutes, covered..occasionally stirring and adding small amounts of broth, if needed. Potatoes are done when soft and easily pierced.
  • 4
    Mash potoes with a potato-masher and add in almond milk, a little at a time, until potatoes are smooth, without lumps.
  • 5
    Optional: A little (1-2 Tbs.) Olive oil or canola/butter blend spread can be stirred in, at this point, if desired.
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