Vegan Classic Mashed Potatoes with Butter

Creamy, fluffy, and irresistibly comforting, these Vegan Classic Mashed Potatoes with Butter are a plant-based twist on a timeless favorite. Made with tender russet potatoes, vegan butter, and unsweetened almond milk, this recipe delivers all the rich, buttery goodness you love without any dairy. Seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, a touch of salt, and black pepper, these mashed potatoes are both simple to prepare and bursting with flavor. Garnish with fresh chives for a vibrant, aromatic finish that elevates this side dish to the next level. Perfect for holidays, weeknight dinners, or any occasion in between, this recipe pairs beautifully with your favorite vegan gravies and mains. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 4 tablespoons vegan butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, approximately 1-inch each.

Step 2

Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with cold water by about an inch. Add a pinch of salt to the water.

Step 3

Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let the potatoes simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.

Step 4

While the potatoes are cooking, warm the almond milk and 2 tablespoons of vegan butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts. Do not let it boil.

Step 5

Once the potatoes are done, drain them thoroughly and return them to the pot.

Step 6

Using a potato masher, begin mashing the potatoes gently to break them up.

Step 7

Gradually add the warmed almond milk and butter mixture to the potatoes, continuing to mash until the desired smoothness is reached.

Step 8

Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegan butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well incorporated.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped fresh chives if using. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1513.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1621.9

Total Fat 47.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3034.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 266.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 14.0g
Protein 36.7g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 613.0mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 6838.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.9%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 65.1%