These are the best homemade Whole30 Mashed Potatoes ever! This easy recipe for delicious garlic mash is easy to make ahead of time. You’ll never even believe they are dairy-free and can be made in the Instant Pot!
Super creamy, and oh so comforting, you’re going to love these Whole30 mashed potatoes! No one will be able to tell they’re also dairy-free and vegan. Secrets are fun!
Making mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot isn’t a giant time saver compared to stovetop mashed taters. It cuts maybe 5 minutes off the total time.
But having an Instant Pot option is great when you’re out of space on your stove, or you just want to be able to make and keep mashed potatoes warm in one container.
Want to make this process even faster? Prep the potatoes ahead of time! You can even freeze them months in advance for the ultimate prep. Related: Freezing Mashed Potatoes and Freezing Potatoes. And if you’re up for a challenge you can even learn about canning potatoes for a super-fast dish.
Can You Have Mashed Potatoes on Whole30?
Yes! The program changed in summer 2014 to allow potatoes onto the list of compliant foods. While starchy foods aren’t generally the best thing to fill your diet with, incorporating potatoes occasionally during a Whole30 round is fine.
There is some debate as to whether white potatoes are allowed on a paleo diet, but it appears to be a personal choice. You know, like every freaking thing in life! If you’re looking for something without potatoes, you’ll love this Easy Carrot Mash.
What Are The Best Potatoes For Making Mashed Potatoes?
You should be using a mixture of different kinds of potatoes. Starchy, waxy, and baking spuds all add their own perfect quality to this delectable side dish. I usually use a mix of russets, golds, yellow, and a few red potatoes (those buggers are delicious, but HARD to peel). We use this same mix to make Instant Pot Potato Salad.
If it is in your budget, look for organic potatoes, as their conventionally grown cousins are very high on the Dirty Dozen. This recipe used half-peeled russet potatoes and half unpeeled yellow potatoes.
How to Make Whole30 Mashed Potatoes
*A detailed and printable recipe card is at the bottom of the post
Add your potatoes and garlic to your Instant Pot and pour in enough water or stock to cover them by 1 inch.
Secure the lid and set the vent to “sealing”. Press manual>high pressure>8 minutes.
When the time is up, wait 2 minutes and then using a clean kitchen towel, flip the vent to “venting”. Allow it to rest until the pressure gauge drops. Using oven mitts, remove the insert and drain the potatoes into a strainer/colander.
Place the insert back into the Instant Pot and press “Saute”. Add the ghee (plant-based butter for vegan diets), milk, and salt. Allow it to cook until warmed through (about 1 minute).
Add the potatoes and garlic back to the pot and mash until it has reached your desired consistency. Add more (warmed) milk, stock, and salt to taste.
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- Leave the finished mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot and press the “keep warm” setting if you’d like to serve them within an hour or so. Stir occasionally to prevent any hot spots.
- To make them a day or so ahead of time, allow the mashed potatoes to fully cool and then store them in an air-tight container in the fridge. Reheat in the oven at 300 degrees F.
- If you aren’t dairy-free, feel free to use your favorite milk and butter in the same measurements as listed in the recipe card.
- Serve these spuds with Instant Pot Beef Tips and Gravy for a super cozy and comforting dinner.
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- Air Fryer French Fries
- Crispy Baked Potatoes
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS
One serving has 2 WW Freestyle SmartPoints.
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Whole30 Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 pounds potatoes {mixture of russet, red, and yellow potatoes recommended}
- 5 cloves garlic {peeled}
- 3 tbsp olive oil or ghee
- 1 cup preferred milk {non-dairy for Whole30}
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- chives {optional}
- water or stock {to cover potatoes}
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- Peel (optional) and cut your potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Add your potatoes and garlic to your Instant Pot and pour in enough water or stock to cover them by 1 inch.
- Secure the lid and set the vent to "sealing". Press manual>high pressure>8 minutes.
- When the time is up, wait 2 minutes and then using a clean kitchen towel, flip the vent to "venting". Allow it to rest until the pressure gauge drops. Using oven mitts, remove the insert and drain the potatoes into a strainer/colander.
- Place the insert back into the Instant Pot and press "Saute". Add the ghee, milk, and salt. Allow it to cook until warmed through (about 1 minute).
- Add the potatoes and garlic back to the pot and mash until it has reached your desired consistency. Add more (warmed) milk, stock, and salt to taste.
Stove top Instructions
- Peel (optional) and cut your potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Add your potatoes and garlic to a stockpot.
- Add enough water to cover all the spuds completely. Boil for two minutes, and then reduce to medium-high and cook until the tip of a knife can pierce through one of the potatoes.
- Drain the potatoes and add the ghee, milk, and salt. Allow it to cook until warmed through (about 2 minutes).
- Add the potatoes and garlic back to the pot and mash until it has reached your desired consistency. Add more (warmed) milk, stock, and salt to taste.
Notes
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I can’t wait to try this recipe! Looks delicious ????Â