My partner loves all things potatoes.
And I’ve been switching up the basic mashed potatoes recipe (don’t get me wrong, I love mashed potatoes as is), but I have a nice garlic herb mashed potato recipe here (it’s not vegan).
This year, I’m loving this vegan version!
These vegan mashed potatoes are everything I want in a holiday side dish, creamy, buttery, fluffy, and honestly just as good as classic mashed potatoes.
They come together with simple ingredients, they’re naturally comforting, and they pair beautifully with literally anything on the table.
I love making these for Christmas dinner because nobody ever guesses they’re dairy-free. They’re rich without being heavy, smooth without any fuss, and they taste like pure cozy comfort.
If you’ve ever had mashed potatoes that were too lumpy, too dry, or just plain boring, don’t worry, this recipe will show you how to make them restaurant-quality every single time.
Let’s dive in, my mouth is already watering.
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A few tips to Make the Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Use a potato masher instead of a blender to keep them fluffy, not gluey.
• A heavy-bottomed pot helps the potatoes cook evenly.
• Warm the plant milk in a small saucepan so it blends smoothly into the potatoes.
• A silicone spatula set makes it easy to scrape down the sides and serve neatly.
Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Course: Lunch, DinnerDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes15
minutesIngredients
2 lbs (900g) potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks (Yukon Gold or Russet)
4 tbsp vegan butter
½–¾ cup warm unsweetened oat milk (or almond milk)
3–4 tbsp vegan sour cream or full-fat coconut cream
1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
- Add the peeled potato chunks to a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 12–15 minutes until the potatoes are very soft and easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain well and return them to the warm pot to steam off excess moisture. Add the vegan butter, vegan sour cream, garlic powder, and most of the warm milk.
- Mash until smooth and creamy, adding more milk as needed to reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust the salt.
- Transfer to a bowl, swirl the top, add a pat of vegan butter, and finish with fresh parsley.
- This is a lovely Christmas Dish to serve.
What to Serve with Creamy Garlic & Herb Mashed Potatoes
Variations & Substitutions
• Add roasted garlic for deeper flavor.
• Mix in chives or green onions for a herby twist.
• Use vegan cream cheese for extra richness.
• Make them “buttery garlic mashed potatoes” by adding browned vegan butter + garlic.
• Replace oat milk with soy, almond, or cashew milk, just make sure it’s unsweetened.
• Use coconut cream instead of vegan sour cream for a richer texture.
• Swap vegan butter with olive oil for a lighter flavor.
• Russet potatoes give fluffier mash; Yukon Golds make it richer and creamier.
