Dairy Free Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

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Ingredients

8 servings

4 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
1 tbsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 cup whole milk
Chef's tip
Use the same amount of soy milk as regular milk. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in almost any recipe, including sauces, custards, and baked goods. In cold drinks or uncooked dishes you may notice a mild soy flavor.
½ cup heavy cream
Chef's tip
Use unsweetened dairy-free heavy cream in cooked sauces, soups, and ganache. For whipped uses, choose a product labeled whippable.
6 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
4 oz cream cheese, softened and cut into pieces
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp white pepper

For reheating

2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, for reheating
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
¼ cup whole milk or heavy cream, for reheating
Chef's tip
Use the same amount of soy milk as regular milk. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in almost any recipe, including sauces, custards, and baked goods. In cold drinks or uncooked dishes you may notice a mild soy flavor.
Chef's tip
Use unsweetened dairy-free heavy cream in cooked sauces, soups, and ganache. For whipped uses, choose a product labeled whippable.

For serving

2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Add 1 tbsp kosher salt and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook for 18–22 minutes, until a fork slides through the center of the largest piece with no resistance.
2
While the potatoes cook, combine the milk, heavy cream, and 6 tbsp butter in a small saucepan over low heat and warm until the butter is fully melted and the mixture is steaming but not boiling. Remove from heat and set aside.

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