These Paleo Whole30 Mashed Potatoes are the perfect side dish. Creamy yukon gold potatoes are mashed together with ghee and almond milk and finished with chives and garlic oil. The result is creamy, rich, and so flavorful! Gluten free, dairy free, and low FODMAP!
I'm trying to get you prepared for Thanksgiving. I realize that I don't have a lot of side dish recipes on my site and a classic mashed potato is a must! These potatoes are too good to only have once a year though. I hope you don't consider them only for Thanksgiving. They would be perfect along side a crispy roasted chicken or under a pot roast.
Are Potatoes Paleo?
Every time I post a recipe with white potatoes I get a comment that they aren't paleo. Or that I am misleading everyone by calling that recipe paleo. White potatoes are definitely paleo! HERE is a great article explaining more, but if you can tolerate them then eat away. Enjoy!
The use of ghee and almond milk make these completely dairy free. The ghee adds great richness and buttery flavor. I always use Malk almond milk because it's great tasting and not just water like some other brands.
These mashed potatoes are made with Yukon Gold Potatoes because they make the best mashed potato. And bonus: no need to peel them! That makes it so much easier and quicker. I like the peel left on because I feel like I'm getting more nutritional from it. Of course, if you prefer peeled potatoes you can do that as well.
I made these in the Instant Pot and on the stove top so you can have options. I prefer the Instant Pot because it was so quick and easy and mostly hands off. If you have an IP then you have to try them that way!
I added a little extra ghee to the top. Puddles of delicious ghee. My husband said it was a little too much- then gladly ate it 🙂
You will love these Paleo Whole30 Mashed Potatoes because they are easy to make and a healthy take on the classic side dish. Rich, creamy, and flavorful.
Here are some more Paleo Thanksgiving recipes for you: Paleo Whole30 Green Bean Casserole, Paleo Pumpkin Coffee Cake, Paleo Pumpkin Pie Bars, and Paleo Whole30 Squash Soup.
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Paleo Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 pounds organic yukon gold potatoes
- 1 ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk, room temperature
- ½ cup ghee
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt divided
- ¼ cup chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon garlic oil or powder if not low FODMAP
Instructions
- Wash and cut potatoes into fourths. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water and ½ teaspoon salt. Turn the heat to medium high and stir occasionally until the water boils. This should take 8-10 minutes.
- Cover, turn heat to low and cook 10-15 minutes, until a fork can easily go through a potato.
- Turn off heat, drain potatoes and add them back to the hot pot. Add in almond milk, ghee, and remaining salt. Mash with a potato masher until smooth.
- Add in chives and garlic oil, stir and serve.
Notes:
Nutrition Information
Chefy says
Fyi: ghee is not dairy free. It’s lactose free. Just wanted to help because a lot of people seem think ghee is dairy free. I’m excited to make this recipe, but without ghee
Jessica DeMay says
It's lactose and casein free which means people that can't tolerate dairy can have it, but if it's an allergy then they can't. This will definitely work well with coconut oil.
Janet says
I made these for dinner tonight and they were fabulous!! I consider myself a mashed potato connoisseur (snob!) so I was a little leery. But they were so good. I told my husband that I would challenge anyone at Thanksgiving to tell the difference between these and regular mashed potatoes!
Jan says
I'm guessing that "1/4 chives" means 1/4 cup? These do indeed look delicious!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Jan- yes, thank you for catching that. 🙂
Jean says
This looks amazing!! I love that these are low FODMAP as well. Nothing beats nice classic mashed potatoes.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Jean! 🙂
Katja says
YUM! The ultimate comfort food!
Jessica DeMay says
Yes! Thanks, Katja!
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
Dang, all the melted butter on top of your mashed potatoes is calling to me. Looks amazing!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Kelly! Butter and potatoes are the perfect match 🙂