Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
• 8-10 cups cold water (for soaking the potatoes)
• 1 big pinch salt
• 12 cups water
• 8 stalks fresh chives (to yield about 2 tablespoons (optional))
• 1/2 cup oat milk (or other dairy free milk)
• 3 tablespoons plant-based butter
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder (or 4 garlic cloves)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash, peel, and dice the 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes in 1-inch cubes. Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl of 8-10 cups cold water until you're ready to cook them.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of 12 cups water and 1 big pinch salt to a slow boil. Add the potatoes and simmer over medium-high heat for 20-25 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender.

3. 3

   Mince the 8 stalks fresh chives, if using, and set them aside.

4. 4

   Drain the potatoes through a strainer, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.

5. 5

   Add the ½ cup oat milk, 3 tablespoons plant-based butter, 2 teaspoons garlic powder and 1 ½ teaspoons salt.

6. 6

   Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, beat the mixture on medium-high speed, stopping as soon as the mixture is creamy. Over mixing will make them gummy and gluey.

7. 7

   Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired. Gently fold in the minced chives, if using, then serve immediately.