Name: Whole30 Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds potatoes; 0.5 cup canned coconut milk; 0.25 cup ghee, or grass fed butter or olive oil; 1 pinch sea salt; 1 pinch ground pepper

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Whole30 Mashed Potatoes

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Whole30 Mashed Potatoes

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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!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Starchy Water is Your Secret 💧
Reserve 1 cup of potato cooking water before draining—its natural starch creates creaminess without needing excess dairy or coconut milk, giving you better control over texture.
Warm Your Liquids First 🔥
Heat your ghee and coconut milk together before adding to hot potatoes; cold liquids will cool down the potatoes and make them gluey instead of fluffy and creamy.
Cut Potatoes Evenly for Even Cooking ✂️
Dice all potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes so they cook at the same rate, ensuring you don't end up with some undercooked pieces when others are overcooked and watery.
Fold Rather Than Overmix 🥄
Use a gentle folding motion with a spatula instead of aggressive mixing to avoid breaking down potato cells, which releases excess starch and creates a gluey, dense texture.
Finish with Fat for Maximum Flavor 🧈
Swirl in an extra tablespoon of ghee or quality olive oil at the very end and season with fleur de sel for a gourmet finish that enhances both taste and mouthfeel.