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A white dutch oven of gluten-free mashed potatoes with two pats of melted butter and fresh chopped chives with a gold serving spoon.
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Gluten-Free Mashed Potatoes

These gluten-free mashed potatoes are rich, creamy, and made from scratch with Yukon gold potatoes, butter, whole milk, and a touch of garlic. Yukon golds are naturally buttery, so you get a smooth, velvety texture without having to overload on dairy. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for Thanksgiving, holidays, or an easy weeknight side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs yukon gold potatoes - peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt - divided
  • ¾ cup whole milk or heavy cream - warmed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter - at room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives - optional

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Instructions

  • Place the cubed 4 lbs yukon gold potatoes in a large pot or dutch oven. Cover with cold water. Add the minced 3 cloves garlic and 1 teaspoons kosher salt.
    A dutch oven with potato quarters and minced garlic in water ready to boil.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender.
    A dutch oven with potatoes that have been boiled in water.
  • Drain the water and return the potatoes to the pot. Turn the heat back on low for 1-2 minutes to let the excess moisture evaporate.
    A dutch oven with boiled potato quarters.
  • Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or ricer until they reach your desired consistency.
    A potato masher mashing yukon gold potatoes in a dutch oven.
  • Add the warmed ¾ cup whole milk or heavy cream, ½ cup unsalted butter, remaining 1 teaspoons kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir gently until the butter is melted and everything is combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
    A glass measuring cup of milk being poured into a dutch oven of mashed potatoes with butter.
  • Serve topped with 2 tablespoons minced chives and a pat of butter if desired.
    A white dutch oven with mashed potatoes topped with three pats of butter and chopped chives with a gold serving fork.

Notes

  • Naturally gluten-free: Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally gluten-free, but always double check your labels to make sure there are no hidden ingredients.
  • Don't over-boil: Cook just until fork-tender. Overcooked potatoes absorb too much water and will make your mash watery.
  • Don't over-mash: Use a potato masher or ricer only. An electric mixer or food processor will release too much starch and turn the potatoes gluey.
  • Dairy-free option: Substitute unsweetened almond or soy milk and plant-based butter for a dairy-free and vegan version.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 1001mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
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