Take the elbow grease out of mashed potatoes by using your KitchenAid stand mixer! Just boil, mix, and you have easy, creamy mashed potatoes in under 20 minutes. This recipe is gluten-free, nut-free, and easily dairy-free or vegan.
These KitchenAid Mixer Mashed Potatoes are the easiest and creamiest mashed potatoes you'll ever have! No need for the elbow grease of the potato masher—let your stand mixer do all the work and be rewarded with fluffy potatoes. Simply boil your potatoes, add them to your stand mixer with butter, milk, and spices, then mix for 1 minute and you have mashed potatoes!
Made start to finish in just 20 minutes with a few staple ingredients, these KitchenAid mashed potatoes are sure to be in your dinner rotation from now on. This recipe is gluten-free, nut-free, and easily dairy-free or vegan by changing the milk and butter. Keep reading for all my tips and tricks on the best way to make mashed potatoes!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy mashed potatoes. Let the stand mixer do the work for you! No mashing necessary.
- Ready in under 20 minutes. Just boil, mix, and enjoy.
- Easy clean up. Just clean the pot, stand mixer bowl, and paddle attachment.
- Allergy-friendly. This recipe is gluten-free, nut-free, and easily dairy-free or vegan.
- Super customizable. Change up the type of potato, dairy, spices, or toppings.
Ingredient Notes
Here are the main ingredients you'll need to make these KitchenAid mashed potatoes:
- Yukon gold potatoes: These are the creamiest potato and generally the best for mashing. But you could also use white potatoes, red potatoes, russet potatoes, or sweet potatoes. ½ pound of potatoes per person is a typical serving, so for this recipe to serve 4 people we have 2 pounds of potatoes (4 medium size potatoes).
- Butter: Potatoes love fat. Use dairy-free if preferred.
- Milk: The more fat the better. I use 2% usually, but you can use dairy-free if preferred.
- Salt: Potatoes also love salt. A lot of it. Don't be afraid to add more and taste as you go.
- Garlic powder & black pepper: I love to give my mashed potatoes a garlicky kick with some garlic powder. It's a more mellow flavor than raw garlic.
- Chives, green onion, or parsley: I also loooove chives. Feel free to top your potatoes with your herb or sauce of choice. See suggestions of what to serve with mashed potatoes below.
Substitutions
Change up these potatoes depending on your taste! Here are some suggestions:
- Use a different potato. Use what you have on hand. This technique will work for white, russet, or sweet potatoes.
- Make them dairy-free. Just use your favourite vegan butter and plant-based milk.
- Or... add more dairy. You could add cream cheese, heavy cream, or sour cream for more creaminess.
- Add spice or flavor. Add paprika, onion powder, nutritional yeast, roasted garlic—you name it.
- Top them. Top with herbs like parsley and chives, green onions, shredded cheese, bacon, etc.
Equipment
Obviously, given the title of this recipe, it is ideal if you have a KitchenAid stand mixer. Mine pictured here is the Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with the 5 Quart Glass Bowl. And I looove it! If you have any other type of stand mixer, that will work too. I recommend the flat beater attachment for this recipe. Or, the good old fashioned potato masher, potato ricer, or food mill will work just fine!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Be sure to read the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and instructions for how to make mashed potatoes in your KitchenAid stand mixer.
(Prep) Peel the potatoes and chop into 1 inch cubes.
(1) Place them in a medium size pot and fill with cold water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil and add a good pinch of salt. Boil until fork tender, about 10-15 minutes.
(2) Drain the excess water from the potatoes and immediately add them and the rest of the ingredients (except the garnishes) to the bowl of a stand mixer.
(3) Use the flat paddle attachment to mix on low speed for just 1 minute, until combined and creamy.
Adjust the seasonings, butter, or milk quantities to taste. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped herbs. Enjoy your perfect mashed potatoes!
What to Serve with Mashed Potatoes
Enjoy these easy mashed potatoes as a side with some of these delicious gluten-free dishes:
- Gluten-free fried chicken
- Gluten-free chicken piccata
- Greek chicken meatballs
- Gluten-free burgers
- Vegan BBQ jackfruit
More Gluten-Free Side Dishes
Accompany these mashed potatoes with more gluten-free sides:
- Kale crunch salad
- Gluten-free onion rings
- Roasted potatoes and broccoli
- Gluten-free focaccia bread
- Prosciutto wrapped asparagus
- Broccoli salad
- Gluten-free garlic bread
- Air fried potato wedges
- Quinoa tabbouleh
Make Ahead & Re-heating
Make Ahead: Mashed potatoes are best made fresh, but you could make them up to 24 hours ahead of time and store covered in the fridge.
To Re-heat: Add 2-4 tablespoon butter and ¼ - ½ cup milk before reheating in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until hot. Or reheat in the oven at 375ºF, stirring every 5-10 minutes.
Storage & Freezing
Storage: Leftover mashed potatoes can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat with the instructions above.
Freezing: Many readers have had success freezing mashed potatoes. Ensure there is lots of butter and milk in them to avoid ice crystallization. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Expert Tips
Here are some of my top tips and tricks for the best KitchenAid mashed potatoes:
- Try to chop the potatoes as evenly as possible. So they boil evenly.
- Slightly over-boil the potatoes so that they are extra soft and easy to mix.
- Do not over-mix the potatoes! Mix just until combined and creamy in the KitchenAid. Over-mixed potatoes may become gluey in texture.
- Adjust to taste. Add extra spices, salt, milk, butter, or garnish to your taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can use any brand of stand mixer. Or if you don't have a stand mixer, a classic potato masher and some elbow grease will do. Drain the potatoes after boiling and add them back to the pot along with the remaining ingredients. Mash and stir.
Mixing the potatoes for too long may cause too much starch to be released, creating "tough" and gluey mashed potatoes. They'll still taste amazing, but next time ensure you mix them just until mashed.
I recommend using the paddle attachment to mash potatoes. The dough hook won't grab much and the potatoes will get stuck in the whisk attachment. The wire whisk attachment may also run the risk of over-mixing the potatoes too much.
While I have not tried any of these appliances to make mashed potatoes, I don't really recommend it. The instant pot and slow cooker alone will not mash your potatoes, and I worry an immersion blender will release too much starch, resulting in thick, gluey potatoes.
You new favorite way to make mashed potatoes! These KitchenAid stand mixer mashed potatoes are the quickest and easiest way to make mashed potatoes. In just 20 minutes you can have this delicious and nutritious side dish ready to serve. No need to tire your arms out mashing. Hope you enjoy and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review below!
More Gluten-Free Side Dishes:
- Dairy-Free Broccoli Salad
- Kale Crunch Salad
- Gluten-Free Stuffing
- Gluten-Free Cheddar Scones
- Gluten-Free Garlic Bread
- Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- Gluten-Free Focaccia Bread
- Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
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Recipe
Easy KitchenAid Mashed Potatoes
Equipment
- KitchenAid Stand Mixer
Ingredients
- 4 medium size yukon gold potatoes (2lb) or white, russet, or sweet potatoes
- 3 tablespoon butter use dairy-free if preferred
- ⅓ cup milk use dairy-free if preferred
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Chives, green onion, or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and chop into 1 inch cubes. Place them in a medium size pot and fill with cold water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil and add a good pinch of salt. Boil until fork tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Drain the water from the potatoes and immediately add them and the rest of the ingredients (except the garnishes) to the KitchenAid stand mixer. Use the flat paddle attachment to mix on low for just 1 minute, until combined and creamy.
- Adjust the seasonings, butter, or milk quantities to taste. Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped herbs. Enjoy!
Notes
- Substitutions: Use another type of potato, change the type of milk, or add any other seasonings you like to your KitchenAid mashed potatoes.
- Dairy-Free: Easily swap in your favourite dairy-free butter and milk for vegan mashed potatoes.
- Make Ahead: Mashed potatoes are best made fresh, but you could make them up to 24 hours ahead of time and store covered in the fridge.
- To Reheat: Add 2-4 tablespoon butter and ¼ - ½ cup milk before reheating in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until hot. Or reheat in the oven at 375ºF, stirring every 5-10 minutes.
- Storage: Leftover mashed potatoes can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat with the instructions above.
- Freezing: Many readers have had success freezing mashed potatoes. Ensure there is lots of butter and milk in them to avoid ice crystallization. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
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