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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Gluten-Free Mashed Potatoes (the BEST!)

    Gluten-Free Mashed Potatoes (the BEST!)

    November 6, 2019 By Chandice | 4 Comments | Updated October 16, 2021

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    Our gluten-free mashed potatoes are creamy, decadent and as cozy as any food can be! Plus, they are super simple to make and can be enjoyed with warm butter or our gluten-free gravy, whichever you prefer.

    Mashed potatoes with gravy in a white bowl

    Gluten-Free Mashed Potatoes

    If mashed potatoes aren’t the epitome of a cozy food, I don’t know what is. They are both filling to the belly and warm to the soul all while being soothing as well. That’s why I love serving them in little white pumpkin bowls at our outdoor Thanksgiving dinner.

    I love how versatile gluten-free mashed potatoes are too. You can jazz them up with herbs and even cream cheese or you can keep them super simple.

    I always save leftovers to make our shepherds pie or potato cakes. The potato water also makes up a delicious non-alcoholic vodka martini! See what I mean about versatile? So many ways to use them!

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    Mashed Potato Mix-Ins

    Get creative with what flavors and herbs you like for those mashed potato mix-ins. Here are a few of my favorites to get you thinking…

    • Butter
    • Milk
    • Sour cream
    • Cream cheese
    • Boursin cheese (THE BEST!)
    • Cheddar, gouda, mozzarella (or basically any other cheese)
    • Chives, sage, parsley, oregano or cilantro for a kick
    • Fresh ground pepper and salt
    • Smoked paprika
    • Diced, cooked veggies
    • Splash of lemon juice

    How to make gluten-free mashed potatoes

    • Start by washing your potatoes really good and cubing them

    Pro Tip: Organic is best as potatoes are on the dirty dozen list. However, a good wash is needed no matter what as we leave the skins on for flavor and more nutrients.

    • Place cubed potatoes in a pot and cover with water above 1/2-1 inch over and cook on medium heat until fork tender
    • Drain water (reserve for those non-alcoholic dirty martinis I told you about earlier) 😉 and place potatoes into a stand mixer
    • Add herbs, butter, salt and pepper and mix well, about 1 minute

    Step by step gluten-free mashed potatoes

    • Add sour cream and milk then continue mixing for 1 more minute
    • Feel free to add more fresh herbs
    • Serve up hot with butter or our gluten-free gravy

    Mashed potatoes with butter and chives in a white bowl

    Can you make these dairy-free?

    You can absolutely make these dairy-free! Simply swap the butter with dairy-free butter and use a dairy-free sour cream or even better, a full fat dairy-free milk.

    If you do go with dairy-free milk, just use 1/4-1/3 C instead of the sour cream and 2 T milk listed in the recipe. Or make it SUPER easy on yourself and check out this dairy-free mashed potatoes recipe.

    What goes good with gluten-free mashed potatoes?

    When you think of the best meal with mashed potatoes, I bet it is Thanksgiving. So for that reason, we recommend our gluten-free green bean casserole, gluten-free turkey and gluten-free stuffing with these delicious mashed potatoes.

    They are also great with our gluten-free cornbread casserole or inside our tasty gluten-free chicken pot pie. Our mashed potatoes would be fantastic with Half Baked Harvest’s roasted beef tenderloin with mushrooms as well!

    Overhead photo of mashed potatoes with gravy and lemons

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    Gluten-Free Mashed Potatoes

    5 from 1 vote
    Our gluten-free mashed potatoes are creamy, decadent and as cozy as any food can be! Plus, they are super simple to make and can be enjoyed with warm butter or our gluten-free gravy, whichever you prefer.
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Course: side dishes
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: potatoes, side dishes, Thanksgiving, vegetables
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 115kcal

    Ingredients

    • 5 medium-large potatoes
    • 3 tbsp butter (I recommend Kerrygold)
    • 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs
    • 1 tsp Real Salt
    • 1/4 tsp black pepper
    • 1/2 C sour cream
    • 1 tbsp milk

    Instructions

    • Start by washing your potatoes really good and cubing them
    • Place cubed potatoes in a pot and cover with water above 1/2-1 inch over and cook on medium heat until fork tender
    • Drain water (reserve for those non-alcoholic dirty martinis I told you about earlier) 😉 and place potatoes into a stand mixer
    • Add herbs, butter, salt and pepper and mix well, about 1 minute
    • Add sour cream and milk then continue mixing for 1 more minute
    • Feel free to add more fresh herbs
    • Serve up hot with butter or our gluten-free gravy

    Notes

    Pro Tip: Organic is best as potatoes are on the dirty dozen list. However, a good wash is needed no matter what as we leave the skins on for flavor and more nutrients.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Chandice of This Vivacious Life

    Hi, I'm Chandice!

    Parties, gatherings, gorgeous food and ESPECIALLY holidays with my people are what make my heart pitter patter. Having a place to share our favorite traditions, recipes and celebrations is very important to me. I live each day with unapologetic, authentic happiness and hope to help others do the same. More About Chandice

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    1. Keri R Lundin says

      November 01, 2020 at 7:20 pm

      what are the best fresh herbs to use?

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        November 02, 2020 at 6:23 pm

        I like rosemary and dill but anything works 🙂

        Reply
    2. Noel says

      November 15, 2019 at 3:12 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for sharing this great easy recipe. I love Kerrygold butter the best too!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        November 18, 2019 at 5:43 pm

        It’s definitely the best butter out there! 😉 Lather it on good to those yummy mashed potatoes and you will be set.

        Reply

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