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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. Gina Hoskins

      November 25, 2018 at 12:57 am

      5 stars
      "Just because you have to eliminate foods from your diet, doesn’t mean you have to eliminate flavor." <--- No truer words have been spoken!! Thank you for sharing your recipe!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 25, 2018 at 12:27 pm

        Yes!! 🙂 Thank, you so much, Gina!

        Reply
    2. Karyl Henry

      November 24, 2018 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      Yum these potatoes look so delicious! I've never used nutritional yeast, but I do have several GF friends and they swear by it. I'll have to make these potatoes for them next time they come to visit

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 25, 2018 at 12:28 pm

        Thank you Karyl! Hope you and your friends enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Lauren

      November 24, 2018 at 2:47 pm

      5 stars
      Nutritional yeast is such a great way to make things vegan cheesy! I love how you added chives too for a fresh burst of flavor. This is a great option for dairy free potatoes.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 24, 2018 at 10:01 pm

        Nutritional yeast is amazing! Thanks so much, Lauren!

        Reply
    4. Ruchi

      November 23, 2018 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      How awesome to see a cheese mashed potato recipe, that actually has no cheese in it. I was looking for a recipe like that!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 23, 2018 at 11:14 am

        Thanks Ruchi! Glad you found what you were looking for! Hope you enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Veena Azmanov

      November 22, 2018 at 9:18 am

      5 stars
      I think mash potatoes are the easiest comfort food you can make. More cheese for me. Love how simple and easy this is to make too. So glad this is vegan

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 22, 2018 at 10:09 am

        Thank you so much, Veena! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Aditi Bahl

      November 22, 2018 at 3:46 am

      5 stars
      nothing beats a creamy mashed potato and that too vegan is simply brilliant.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 22, 2018 at 9:33 am

        Thank you Aditi! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness

      November 20, 2018 at 10:23 pm

      5 stars
      These potatoes sound and look delicious. I have heard about nutritional yeast but I have not tried it. I will have to do that. I have the same problem as you laying away worrying about how I will be ready for the holidays. Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 21, 2018 at 8:17 am

        Thanks Dawn! I hope you'll give the nutritional yeast a try. And hope you (and I) both get some sleep! Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Sharon Chen

      November 20, 2018 at 10:15 am

      5 stars
      Cheesy mashed potatoes are simply the best! Yum!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 20, 2018 at 8:49 pm

        Thank you Sharon!

        Reply
    9. Mary Bostow

      November 20, 2018 at 8:07 am

      5 stars
      Mashed potatoes is one of the favorites in my family. This recipe looks super easy and full of ingredients my family loves. Looking forward to trying soon.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 20, 2018 at 8:10 am

        Thanks so much, Mary! Hope you enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Corina Blum

      November 20, 2018 at 8:02 am

      5 stars
      This sounds like such a tasty side dish. I really would like to try out nutritional yeast soon as I've seen so many great looking recipes with it in.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 20, 2018 at 8:09 am

        Thanks Corina! Nutritional yeast is definitely a great thing to have in your pantry. 🙂

        Reply
    11. Maria

      November 20, 2018 at 7:49 am

      5 stars
      Nutritional yeast is such a great way to add cheesiness! This is a perfect side dish idea for the holiday season.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 20, 2018 at 8:08 am

        It definitely gives it that cheesy flavor. Thank you Maria!

        Reply
    12. Danielle

      November 20, 2018 at 7:39 am

      5 stars
      You can't beat cheesy creamy mash - total comfort food. This is a great vegan option.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 20, 2018 at 8:07 am

        Thank you so much, Danielle!

        Reply
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