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    Cheesy Vegan Mashed Potatoes [Low-FODMAP]

    Published: Nov 19, 2018 by Sherri Hall · This post may contain affiliate links.

    cheesy vegan mashed potatoes

    These Cheesy Vegan Mashed Potatoes have all the cheesy flavor without any of the cheese, you won't believe they're actually dairy-free. These low-FODMAP mashed potatoes swap out garlic for garlic-infused olive oil, replace dairy-based milk with almond milk and use nutritional yeast in place of cheese.

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    Cheesy vegan mashed potatoes garnished with chives in white serving bowl

    When I set out to make a dairy-free version of cheddar mashed potatoes, I also decided that I wanted to keep this dish low-FODMAP, so that those who are following such a diet can still enjoy a deliciously delightful side of mashed potatoes this holiday season.

    mashed potatoes in white serving dish with spoon in it

    I mean, just because you have to eliminate foods from your diet, doesn't mean you have to eliminate flavor.

    overhead of mashed potatoes in white serving bowl on wooden board

    Ingredients Needed to Keep These Mashed Potatoes Low-FODMAP and Vegan

    To keep these mashed potatoes low-FODMAP, I used garlic-infused olive oil rather than garlic cloves or garlic powder and unsweetened almond milk in place of dairy-based milk.

    I also added dried chives, ground mustard, white pepper and kosher salt for the seasonings and nutritional yeast for the "cheese." This Monash University article lists nutritional yeast as low-FODMAP.

    overhead of mashed potatoes in white bowl with a spoon

    These super taters are so creamy and flavorful, if I didn't tell you, you just might not know they're dairy-free. Yup, they're that good! 🙂

    How to Make Cheesy Vegan Mashed Potatoes

    Start by peeling and chopping your potatoes.

    potatoes chopped on a wooden cutting board

    Next, add the potatoes to a 4-qt. pot and cover with one inch of cold water. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a maintain a simmer.

    Cook until potatoes are tender all the way through (approximately 15-20 minutes).

    Be careful not to overcook or the potatoes will become too starchy. Drain the potatoes in a colander and then return them to the pot.

    Add garlic-infused olive oil and almond milk. Mash with a potato masher until lumps are gone.

    mashing potatoes with a potato masher in a pot

    Stir in nutritional yeast, chives, ground mustard, white pepper and kosher salt.

    nutritional yeast, chives, salt and white pepper added to potatoes

    Time to bust out that potato peeler!

    If you want more dairy-free taters, check out this recipe for mashed potatoes with almond milk and vegan cream cheese next.

    overhead of mashed potatoes in white oval serving dish
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    5 from 20 votes

    Cheesy Vegan Mashed Potatoes

    These Cheesy Vegan Mashed Potatoes have all the cheesy flavor without any of the cheese, you won't believe they're actually dairy-free. These low-FODMAP mashed potatoes swap out garlic for garlic-infused olive oil, replace dairy-based milk with almond milk and use nutritional yeast in place of cheese.
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Keyword dairy-free, gluten free, holiday recipes, low fodmap, mashed potatoes, meatless monday, thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 211kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ lb. yukon gold potatoes
    • ¼ cup garlic-infused olive oil
    • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
    • ½ cup nutritional yeast
    • 2 teaspoon dried chives
    • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
    • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
    • ½ to 1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)

    Instructions

    • Peel and chop potatoes so that they are uniform in size.
    • Add the potatoes to a 4-qt. pot and cover with one inch of cold water. 
    •  Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a maintain a simmer. 
    • Cook until potatoes are tender all the way through (approximately 15-20 minutes). Be careful not to overcook or the potatoes will become too starchy. 
    • Drain the potatoes in a colander and then return them to the pot. 
    • Add garlic-infused olive oil and almond milk. Mash with a potato masher until lumps are gone.
    • Stir in remaining ingredients until combined.

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Suggested Equipment/Tools

    Vegetable Peeler
    4-qt. Stainless Steel Pot
    Colander
    Potato Masher

    Notes

    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
    *Please note the nutrition calculation is based on ½ teaspoon of kosher salt.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 6g

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    1. Christie

      June 23, 2020 at 8:50 pm

      5 stars
      Wow you had me at cheesy!!!!! They look so amazing and I'm always amazed at what you use to make the cheese without using dairy products. That cheese sauce sounds so good and healthy! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        June 26, 2020 at 10:32 am

        Thank you, Christie! I really appreciate it! 🙂

        Reply
    2. GiGi Eats

      December 12, 2018 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      I bought a big TUB of nutritional yeast the other day and make a sauce with it and HOT DAMN do I love the stuff. I always knew it was a great cheese replacement but haven't used it in so so long. NOW I need to incorporate it into so many other dishes ASAP!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        December 15, 2018 at 1:00 pm

        So good! 🙂 Hope you make lots of yummy stuff...but I know you will! 😉

        Reply
    3. Michele

      November 26, 2018 at 6:44 am

      5 stars
      Mashed potatoes are my favorite thing to make for the Thanksgiving table. This cheesy recipe sounds scrumptious! Not sure what could be better than mashed potatoes with cheese. Cannot wait to try these!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 26, 2018 at 12:07 pm

        Thank you so much, Michele! Hope you enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Michelle

      November 26, 2018 at 2:33 am

      5 stars
      Cheesy mashed potatoes are the best comfort food. My husband isn't keen on dairy so I'll definitely give this a go. Nutritional yeast is such a great addition here, it really adds so much to a dish.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 26, 2018 at 12:07 pm

        Thanks Michelle! They definitely satisfied my husband and he loves his cheese, but unfortunately, he can't eat too much of it. Hope you enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Renee Gardner

      November 25, 2018 at 11:41 pm

      I had no idea that nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor! I have a serious cheese addiction and now I totally want to try nutritional yeast.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 26, 2018 at 12:05 pm

        LOL! Thanks Renee! I think I have a cheese addiction myself. 😉 I've been really satisfied with using nutritional yeast. Hopefully you'll give it a try. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Brittany Hollie

      November 25, 2018 at 10:50 pm

      5 stars
      I love using nutritional yeast! I'm not sure why I had never thought of using them in mashed potatoes, sounds like a total winner! Looks so tasty!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 26, 2018 at 12:04 pm

        Thanks Brittany! I hope you'll give it a try! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jennifer

      November 25, 2018 at 8:37 pm

      Yukon gold potatoes are my favorite for mashed potatoes, they’re so creamy and velvety!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 26, 2018 at 12:03 pm

        Thanks Jennifer! I love using them! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Sri Mallya

      November 25, 2018 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      Love this verison of mashed potatoes. So creamy, falvorful and delicious.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 26, 2018 at 12:01 pm

        Thanks so much, Sri! 🙂

        Reply
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