Whole30 Mashed Potatoes
These creamy Whole30 Mashed Potatoes are the best side dish! They are easy, versatile and great with so many main dishes. They can be made in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop. Either way, they are incredibly creamy, smooth and thick!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These Whole30 mashed potatoes can be made in two easy ways.
- They are quick and easy.
- Great with gravy on top!
- Great for Thanksgiving, holidays, family dinners, and everything in between.
- These Paleo mashed potatoes are buttery and velvety smooth!
- They pair well with chicken, beef, pork, and more.
- This recipe is Whole30 compliant, Paleo, grain free, gluten free, sugar free, nut free, and can be easily made dairy free and Vegan.
- Check out these Whole30 Mashed Sweet Potatoes or Whole30 French Fries for more delicious recipes!
The Best Potatoes to Use
There are so many different types of potatoes. The best potatoes for mashed potatoes are Russet or Yukon gold.
Russet potatoes are high in starch, which aids in the mashing process. They are mild flavored, which is preferred by some. When using Russet, add in spices, seasonings and herbs to suit your taste.
Yukon gold potatoes have a dense and uniform consistency. They mash well and have a slightly sweet flavor!
I also love Russet potatoes for these Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes.
Ingredients & Substitutions
See above for the potato debate! Both Russet and Yukon gold are great choices.
Canned coconut milk is a great replacement for milk in mashed potatoes. It is creamy, thick, smooth and adds so much creaminess. This product comes in a can so shake or stir before use. I recommend the brand Thai. These coconut milk mashed potatoes have the best creamy texture!
Ghee is a great alternative to butter. Ghee is butter cooked down with the milk solids removed. It is very yellow and has a strong buttery flavor. For Vegan and dairy free, use olive oil.
Add sea salt and pepper to your taste.
Consider adding some minced garlic to make Paleo garlic mashed potatoes!
How to Make – Stovetop Method
Step 1
First, peel potatoes. Cut into 1 inch cubes. Add potatoes to a large pot.
Step 2
Then, add enough water to cover potatoes.
Step 3
Boil for 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
Step 4
Then, drain water. Add in remaining ingredients.
Step 5
Use potato masher to mash potatoes.
Step 6
Finally, serve!
Instant Pot Method
Step 1
First, peel potatoes. Cut into 1 inch cubes. Add potatoes to Instant Pot.
Step 2
Then, add enough water to cover potatoes.
Step 3
Secure lid and seal valve. Pressure cook on high for 9 minutes.
Step 4
Once timer goes off, quickly release pressure.
Step 5
Drain water. Add in remaining ingredients.
Step 6
Use potato masher to mash potatoes.
Step 7
Finally, serve!
Expert Tips & Tricks
I highly recommend using Russet or Yukon gold potatoes for best results.
Shake or stir canned coconut milk before using. These coconut milk mashed potatoes are extra creamy!
Use a potato masher for super easy mashed potatoes!
Add sea salt and pepper to your taste.
What is Ghee?
Ghee is clarified butter. It is made from cow’s milk but is made by melting butter. When butter is melted, it is broken down into fats and milk solids.
Ghee is butter without the milk solids. Therefore, it is much lower in lactose than butter.
Ghee has a bright yellow hue and deep buttery flavor. It is used as a cooking oil and fat in savory dishes.
To make clarified butter, add butter to a skillet. Cook low and slow. Skim off the solids that arise on the surface. Continue to cook until all milk solids have sunk down to the bottom of the skillet. This adds a ton of flavor to the ghee.
Is ghee Whole30? According to the Whole30 website, yes, ghee is permitted on Whole30.
You can either make his product at home or buy it in stores. Look at the Asian aisle in most grocery stores, Whole Foods, Target, and Walmarts.
Variations & Add Ins
These mashed potatoes are delicious as is, but feel free to spruce them up. Consider adding:
Garlic powder
Minced garlic
Onion powder
Crispy bacon
Parsley
Caramelized onions
Toasted nuts on top
Chives
How to Serve & Store
Serve Paleo mashed potatoes when hot! They go well with chicken, steak, beef, pork, and more.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
These Whole30 mashed potatoes can be frozen.
Here it is with Whole30 Pork Tenderloin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Coconut milk is a great dairy free and Vegan replacement for milk in mashed potatoes.
Instant mashed potatoes oftentimes contain dairy, therefore they are not suitable for Whole30.
Yes, potatoes are allowed on Whole30.
This is totally up to you! Leaving the skin on will yield a rougher texture. Peeling the potatoes will yield super creamy mashed potatoes.
You can microwave the potatoes but the stovetop method and Instant Pot method work better. This is because they cook the potatoes in water, which allows them to mash more easily.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes, Russet or Yukon gold
- ½ cup canned coconut milk
- ¼ cup ghee, or grass fed butter or olive oil
- pinch sea salt
- pinch ground pepper
Instructions
Stovetop Method
- First, peel potatoes. Cut into 1 inch cubes.
- Add potatoes to a large pot. Add enough water to cover potatoes.
- Boil for 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
- Then, drain potatoes. Add in remaining ingredients. Use potato masher to mash potatoes until creamy. Or, add ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until creamy.
- Finally, serve!
Instant Pot Method
- First, peel potatoes. Cut into 1 inch cubes.
- Add potatoes to Instant Pot. Add enough water to cover potatoes.
- Then, secure lid and turn top valve to Seal. Pressure cook on high for 9 minutes.
- Once timer goes off, use oven mitt to turn top valve to Vent.
- Then, drain potatoes. Add in remaining ingredients. Use potato masher to mash potatoes until creamy. Or, add ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until creamy.
- Finally, serve!
Notes
- Russet potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes work the best for mashed potatoes. They tend to get the most creamy and are easily mashed.
- Use canned coconut milk. Shake can or stir before measuring and using. I recommend the brand Thai.
- Use ghee or grass fed butter for Whole30. For dairy free and Vegan, use olive oil.
- A potato masher makes this recipe super easy!
- Alternatively, a food processor or blender can be used to mash potatoes.
- Add salt and pepper to your taste.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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23 Comments on “Whole30 Mashed Potatoes”
Delicious mashed potatoes!
One of my favorite mashed potatoes recipes. I keep them dairy free by using olive oil. Delicious!
Perfect mashed potatoes!
I love how simple and quick these are!
The perfect mashed potato recipe!
These mashed potatoes are so creamy and delicious!
This is such an easy mashed potatoes recipe. I love the addition of the coconut milk. I think it adds a nice creaminess to the potatoes!
Mashed potatoes were one of my favourite foods when I was a child and I still make it very often. Such an easy recipe to follow!
Love these mashed potatoes! I have an obsession with mashed potatoes but I don’t eat them very often, it is nice to have a good healthy recipe!
Thanks for the mashed potato recipe. We are going into fall when mashed potatoes are a staple in our house.