What is the best non dairy substitute for cream and half and half in mashed potatoes?

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I'm severely lactose intolerant to cows milk and tried using almond milk for my mashed potatoes but it didn't have the right consistency. Do you have other recommendations?

ATG117 · Answer

My non dairy version: Carmelize  a sweet onion (until light brown and really Carmelized). Add a few tablespoons  of olive oil to the pan with  the Carmelized onions, leave on stjustA few minutes just until te oil is heated through. Then mash the potatoes with the onions and oil.

creamtea · Answer

We simmer Yukon golds together with an onion in salted water, drain and puree potatoes and onion together, no cream.  It's like velvet.

Rocky R. · Answer

I agree that olive oil is a great substitute. But if you're also watching fat grams, try some chicken or vegetable broth and save the fat grams for the gravy you'll pour over the mashed potatoes.

Kristen M. · Answer

I love olive oil mashed potatoes. It's a different flavor and texture, but delicious.

Monita · Answer

I use soymilk in mashed potatoes along with non-dairy margarine and find that it has a good mashed texture

What is the best non dairy substitute for cream and half and half in mashed potatoes?

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