Whipped Mashed Potatoes

Growing up everyone in the family wanted Mom's secret ingredient in her Whipped Mashed Potatoes. Everywhere she went they requested she bring them. Now I am sharing my Whole30 version of her classic dish and guess what?! Everyone still loves them and is still requesting these delicious, creamy mashed potatoes. We used to save them for holidays only but not any more because this version is much healthier being dairy free! Another family fave of Mom's was her potato salad and now we enjoy it guilt free with this Whole30 / Paleo friendly Dairy Free Potato Salad.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Whipped mashed potatoes are often considered a comfort food due to their warm, familiar taste and texture. It always carries me back to my childhood watching Mom whip them up! The whipping process can truly transform ordinary potatoes into whipped perfection.

Ingredients You Will Need

Russet potatoes: are a starchy root vegetable that easily absorbs flavor from the other ingredients in mashed potatoes.

Ghee: incorporating ghee adds a rich, nutty flavor. I love Fourth and Heart ghee and you can use Pennysprimal15 to save 15%.

Almond milk: is a plant based milk substitute made from almonds. It is dairy free and does not contain lactose, perfect for creamy mashed dishes.

Sour cream alternative: is a dairy free alternative that is usually made from nuts, lemon juice or vinegar and water.

Salt: elevates the overall flavor of any dish. Always salt in moderation in accordance with your dietary preferences.

Instructions

Boil: the peeled potatoes till soft and drain the water, ensuring they are ready to be whipped into mashed bliss.

Add: ghee and almond milk.

With a hand mixer: beat till whipped and creamy to achieve the perfect texture.

Stir in: the sour cream and salt and beat with the mixer again.

Enjoy!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Swirl melted ghee: into the potatoes before serving for extra richness.

Make extra: so you have leftovers to make Cottage Pie using your whipped mashed potatoes!

Recipe Variations

Sour cream: can be used in place of the dairy free alternative if you are not concerned about keeping this recipe Paleo or Whole30 friendly.

Cream: half and half or coconut cream can be used in place of the almond milk for different mashed potato textures.

Storage Tips

These whipped mashed potatoes can be refrigerated for 5-7 days in an airtight glass container. Just make sure they are properly whipped before storing.

FAQs About Whipped Mashed Potatoes

What are common errors when making mashed potatoes?

Over beating or working the potatoes can make them sticky and gluey, which detracts from the whipped texture.

Why do people add sour cream to mashed potatoes?

Sour cream adds a little bit of tangy flavor and a boost of richness of the traditional mashed potatoes, enhancing whipped versions too.

Can you over boil potatoes for mashed potatoes?

Over boiling can lead to a sticky, mushy texture and can cause the potatoes to disintegrate, affecting their whipped consistency.