Creamy Vegan Mashed Potatoes Recipe (2024)

Last modified: October 5, 2022. Originally posted: September 12, 2022 By Sophia DeSantis

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This vegan mashed potatoes recipe is next level incredible. They are so creamy, rich and satisfying you'll have no idea they are dairy free! Easy to make and the perfect side dish.

I use a secret trifecta of ingredients to get that rich creamy flavor, along with a little extra trick to get them nice and fluffy. This is a must make recipe!

This post was originally published on 11/17/2018

This is my go to recipe for a vegan thanksgiving meal. It's loved by all types of eaters, especially when served with my caramelized onion vegan gravy!

One of the most popular dishes during the holiday season is of course mashed potatoes. However, the classic version can be filled with butter, sour cream, heavy cream, and more not so healthy (and not so plant based) ingredients!

Thankfully after playing around with some whole food alternatives I was able to create the best vegan mashed potatoes recipe ever! These potatoes are seriously creamy, fluffy, and decadently delicious all at the same time.

You're going to want these all year round, not just the holidays. Seriously, my son literally had this for his after school snack and I think I saw his eyes roll into the back of his head.

Ingredients

In order to make these creamy vegan mashed potatoes you will need the following:

• Potatoes
• White beans
• Cashew Milk
• Vegan Parmesan Cheese
• Seasonings

The Best Potatoes for Mashing

There is a difference when it comes to potatoes and what each kind is best for.

Russet potatoes are high in starch and great when you want something light and fluffy, like mashed potatoes! However these are mild in flavor so take that into account.

White and yellow potatoes have a medium starch level. These are a good all around potato.

Waxy potatoes like red, yukon gold and fingerling are high in flavor, low in starch and hold their shape well when cooking so things like scalloped potatoes, soups, potato salad, etc are great with these.

You can use any variety you like, choose the type based on what you want your end result to be. Extra fluffy? Use russets. However, I like to use Yukon gold for mashed potatoes because of their great buttery flavor. Can't decide? Use a little of both for balance!

What to Substitute for Milk in Mashed Potatoes

There are many options when it comes to making vegan mashed potatoes, here are a few that I have seen:

• Coconut cream
• Almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, soy milk, really any plant based milk
• Nuts
• Broth
• Cooking water

However I wanted to make sure that these were the richest and creamiest ever! So I opted for something a little different and mixed the following into a blended rich creamy base:

1. White beans. Yep, extra protein and creaminess.
2. My vegan Parmesan cheese. It's incredible and you need it!
3. Cashew milk (or almond or whatever) but cashew is my fave. It tends to give the best creaminess without compromising flavor.

How to Make the Creamiest Vegan Mashed Potatoes

1. First, I wash the starch off of my potato pieces before and after I cook them. This helps with soft fluffiness.
2. Then I mix up the secret trifecta for that creamy factor.
3. Next you whip it into the cooked potatoes and BAM. Instadrool.
4. Finally serve and watch your guests be wowed!

Serving Suggestions

Pair these creamy mashed potatoes with your holiday favorites, or serve them up anytime for a comforting meal! Here are some of our favorite plant based recipes to eat them with:

• Smoky Maple Roasted Carrots
• Healthy Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
• Baked Lima Bean Recipe (Gigantes Plaki)
• Easy Vegan Quinoa Stuffing
• Gluten Free Vegan Stuffing
• Baked Broccoli Cauliflower Veggie Tots
• Vegan Scalloped Cauliflower
• Creamy Gluten-Free Scalloped Potatoes
• The Best Vegan Meatloaf
• Gluten Free Vegan Pot Pie
• Mushroom Bourguignon
• Or use them in this recipe for Vegan Shepherd's Pie!

And of course, what would mashed potatoes be without gravy?! My4 ingredientcaramelized onion gravy is highly recommended to take them to thenext next level of amazing.

Preparation Tips

• Do not over-mix the potatoes. If they get blended too much they will start to turn more gummy and dense instead of light and fluffy.
• Whether or not to peel the potatoes is up to you, it isn't necessary but some people like to leave them out.
• Make sure to dry the potatoes before mashing, you don't want any extra moisture!
• Any dairy free milk will work in this recipe, just make sure it is unflavored and unsweetened.

Storage and Reheating Tips

• Keep leftover vegan mashed potatoes sealed in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
• You can also freeze it for longer storage in a freezer-safe airtight container, just know the texture won't be quite as amazing.
  • Defrost before reheating.
• Warm the potatoes on the stovetop in a pan, or bake them in the oven. Stir in some extra dairy free milk if they have dried out a little.

Common Questions

More Vegan Potato Recipes

Potatoes are basically a miracle food, they can be transformed into so many delicious dishes! Here are some of our plant based favorites:

• Potato Milk Recipe
• Breakfast Potatoes in the Oven
• Vegan Loaded Baked Potato
• Creamy Vegan Potato Soup
• Patatas Bravas
• Crispy Potato Tacos