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The holidays just got a little bit… creamier. ✨

If you’ve been living that dairy-free life and missing those rich, velvety mashed potatoes you grew up on — buckle up, buttercup (or should I say Earth Balance cup? 😉). This recipe brings all the cozy, comforting goodness of classic mashed potatoes, but swaps the dairy for plant-based perfection that no one will see coming.

With Kite Hill cream cheese, Califia Farms Dairy-Free Heavy Cream, and Earth Balance butter, these spuds whip up smooth, dreamy, and absolutely crave-worthy. The secret sprinkle? Herbamare Herb Salt — that green can from Amazon that somehow makes everything taste like it came out of a five-star kitchen. 🌿

Whether you’re serving them at Thanksgiving, a weekend dinner, or just when life calls for a bowl of comfort — this recipe’s a keeper.

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💛 Why They’ll Be Your New Go-To

• Creamy & dreamy: Silky smooth without dairy filled milk or cream.

• Simple ingredients: Nothing fancy, just smart swaps.

• Foolproof texture: Light and fluffy every single time.

• Crowd pleaser: Even the dairy devotees will ask for seconds.

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🥣 What You’ll Need

• 5 pounds Russet potatoes (about 7 large)

• 4 ounces Kite Hill Dairy-Free Cream Cheese, softened

• ½ cup (4 ounces) Earth Balance Butter, melted

• ½ cup (4 ounces) Califia Farms Dairy-Free Heavy Cream

• 1½ teaspoons Herbamare Herb Sea Salt (the green container from Amazon 🌿) — or to taste

🛒 Shop My Faves:

   •   Kite Hill Dairy-Free Cream Cheese (Amazon/Whole Foods)

   •   Califia Farms – Dairy Free Heavy Cream (Amazon/Whole Foods)

   •   Earth Balance Vegan Butter (Amazon/Whole Foods)

   •   Herbamare Herb Sea Salt – the green tub (Amazon)

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👩‍🍳 How to Make Them

1. Prep those spuds: Wash, peel, and chop the potatoes into large chunks.

2. Boil to perfection: Pop them into a big pot and cover with cold water (leave a couple of inches at the top). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once bubbling, lower to medium and cook for about 10–15 minutes, until the potatoes are soft enough to pierce easily with a fork.

3. Drain & dry: Drain them well and let the steam escape for a minute or two — this keeps your mash from turning soupy.

4. Mash it up: Using a masher or hand mixer, start blending until smooth and fluffy.

5. Add the creamy magic: Mix in Kite Hill cream cheese, melted Earth Balance butter, Califia Farms cream, and a shake (or three) of Herbamare herb salt. Gently fold until everything’s silky and luscious — but don’t overmix.

6. Top & serve: Spoon into a serving dish and finish with a pat of Earth Balance, a sprinkle of Herbamare, and maybe a few fresh parsley or chives for flair.

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🌟 Cindy’s Tips

💡 Make-ahead magic: Whip them up a day or two before your big dinner. Just reheat on low with a splash of Califia Farms cream.

💡 Garlic lovers unite: Roast a head of garlic and mash it right in — next-level flavor.

💡 Texture check: If they’re too thick, add more Califia a spoonful at a time until they’re perfect.

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💚 Final Thoughts

Creamy. Fluffy. Flavor-packed. And 100% dairy-free. These mashed potatoes are proof that comfort food doesn’t need cow’s milk to be absolutely delicious.

Because here at Udderly Replaced, we don’t miss dairy — we reinvent it. 🥰

So grab that green tub of Herbamare, and get ready to make the holidays a little bit creamier — the dairy-free way. 😉

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🛍️ Affiliate Disclaimer

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them — at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I truly use and love. Thank you for supporting Udderly Replaced and helping keep the dairy-free magic alive! 💚

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