If youโre craving mashed potatoes that are creamy and totally gluten free (and dairy free too!), youโre in for a treat. Making homemade gluten free mashsed potatoes are super easy, thank goodness, cause mashed potatoes have always been my go-to comfort side dish!

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Back when I did my first Whole30 in 2017, mashed potatoes were one of the first things I figured out how to make gluten free and dairy free. I still remember thinking, โWaitโI can still have mashed potatoes?โ. Since then, Iโve been making this version on repeat, and honestly, I like it better than the old-school buttery kind. No weird thickeners, no heavy cream. Just real food, real cozy, and totally weeknight- or holiday-ready.
Whether youโre throwing together a holiday spread with gluten-free stuffing and cranberry sauce, or youโre just making a feel good dinner or meatloaf and mashed potatoes after a long day, this recipeโs a no brainer. Itโs easy. Itโs reliable. And it doesnโt taste like a โsubstituteโ version. It just tastes like mashed potatoes. Like, the good kind.
Ingredients
Substitutions
Potatoes- Russet and Yukon Gold are the winners here. Super starchy, super fluffy. You can use sweet potatoes too, if thatโs your thing, but I usually reach for yukon golds.
Diary-free milk- I use unsweetened almond milk most of the time because it has a nice neutral flavor, but if you want something a little richer, go with canned coconut milk. Just make sure whatever youโre using is unsweetened. Weโre going for creamy, not vanilla latte.
Ghee- Ghee adds such a warm, buttery flavor, but if youโve got a serious dairy allergy or youโre keeping it vegan, olive oil or vegan butter totally works. Iโve done all three, depending on what I have on hand.
Bonus Flavor Boost
Wanna level things up? Stir in ยผ cup Kite Hill sour cream and ยผ cup Kite Hill cream cheese. It makes the potatoes extra silky and adds a tangy richness thatโs honestly addictive. And yes, itโs still Whole30 friendly if you use the Kite Hill brand.
Step by Step
- Chop your potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Peel them if you want, or leave the skins on for a more rustic vibe. I tend to leave the skins on.
- Boil them for about 15โ20 minutes, or until theyโre fork-tender.
- Drain them and toss them in a large food processor. A stand mixer or handheld mixer works just fine.
- Add your dairy free milk, ghee, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Blend just until creamy.
Are Mashed Potatoes Gluten-Free?
Yep, potatoes are totally gluten-free. But the danger zone comes from what you add to them, like gravy or those random seasoning packets that sneak in wheat. Always check your labels if youโre not making everything from scratch.
Tips
- Overmixing the potatoes turns them into glue, and no one wants glue-paste potatoes. Blend them until just creamy.
Storing and reheating
Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezing
You can also freeze any leftovers. Just use a freezer-safe container and thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheating
To reheat them, gently warm them on the stovetop with a splash of dairy free milk to bring them back to life.
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Recipe
Easy Gluten Free Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet potatoes about 5-7 potatoes
- ยฝ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ยผ cup ghee
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Large pot
- Large food processor or hand mixer, immersion blender, or stand mixer
Instructions
- Chop your potatoes into 1-inch cubes. You can peel the skins or leave them on.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add the potatoes. Boil them for about 15โ20 minutes, or until theyโre fork-tender.
- Drain them and toss them in a large food processor. A stand mixer or handheld mixer works just fine.
- Add your dairy free milk, ghee, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Blend just until creamy.
Notes
Wanna level things up? Stir in ยผ cup Kite Hill sour cream and ยผ cup Kite Hill cream cheese. It makes the potatoes extra silky and adds a tangy richness thatโs honestly addictive. And yes, itโs still Whole30 friendly if you use the Kite Hill brand. Tips Overmixing the potatoes turns them into glue, and no one wants glue-paste potatoes. Blend them until just creamy. Storing and reheating Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freezing You can also freeze any leftovers. Just use a freezer-safe container and thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheating To reheat them, gently warm them on the stovetop with a splash of dairy free milk to bring them back to life.
Nutrition
*nutrition information is an approximate
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