An easy and delicious dinner side dish recipe for Rustic Rosemary Thyme Mashed Potatoes! They're gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and allergy-free; perfect for the holidays or as a simple healthy take on classic comfort food!
We all know how much of a potato addict, queen, obsessed-lover I am and as of last year, you also know that my love for mashed potatoes runs deep. Besides mac and cheese, I think mashed potatoes just have to be one of the coziest comfort foods. From evoking all the fall and winter holiday feels to just a hearty "stick-to-your-bones" nourishment.
Some (crazy) people pass on the mash. They say it's a "texture" thing. While I was growing up and eating gallons of my grandpa's FAMOUS decadent, buttery, ultra-smooth mashed potatoes during the holidays, those were like edible clouds. There was no texture; they were so smooth! I'm all for ultra-smooth mash, but I also love some texture, some rustic texture.
I think it goes along with my whole "soup and smoothie" dislike. I need some texture (not always; I'll take mashed potatoes any way!). The way to guarantee some subtle quality texture is to LEAVE THE SKIN on the potatoes! We all know I DO NOT have time for peeling anything and I'd never waste the precious skin of our lovely produce options (looking at you kiwi and mango skins!)
You know I actually debated on making a classic (vegan) buttermilk ultra-smooth mashed potato recipe or one a little fancier to share with you this year. Last year we went WAY out there, so I wanted to reign it in just a tad and get back to my roots. I did keep the white potato them, using some Eastern White Potatoes, but used a delicious combo of coconut milk, olive oil, and the cozy herbs of the season: rosemary and thyme!
I used my mom's old hand mixer to blend them up "just so", keeping a bit of texture. They still were creamy, delicious, and FULL of flavor (like these creamy garlic mashed potatoes)! Honestly, I could have eaten the entire pot myself (I have no control over potatoes!) This batch of rosemary thyme mashed potatoes does feed a crowd so it will be perfect at your Thanksgiving and holiday table this year! If you're looking for a low-carb alternative, try this celery root mash!
Rustic Rosemary Thyme Mashed Potatoes
Rustic Rosemary Thyme Mashed Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo)
An easy and delicious dinner side dish recipe for Rustic Rosemary Thyme Mashed Potatoes! They're gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and top-8 allergy-free; perfect for the holidays or as a simple healthy take on some good ole' comfort food!
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Side
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 lbs White Skinned Potatoes
- 1 TB Dried Rosemary (crushed)
- 2 Tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- ½ Tsp Black Pepper
- ¼ Cup Lite Culinary Coconut Milk
- 2 TB Herbed Olive Oil
Instructions
- Cube and boil your potatoes in a large pot for about 25-30 minutes.
- Drain and add the potatoes back to the pot.
- Add all other ingredients and blend or mash until your desired consistency is achieved.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
And you didn't really think I would neglect to add the little tidbit that ketchup is a damn fine accompaniment to some mashed potatoes! So good...no judgment! Besides that, all I can say is mashed potatoes, specifically, these rustic rosemary thyme mashed potatoes in their creamy dairy-free glory are a MUST for the holidays. So go gather up your potatoes and get to boiling and blending!
So tell me:
+ Super smooth or with some texture?
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Sheila
We enjoyed this during Thanksgiving Day! It was amazing and delicious. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'm so glad you got to make it and enjoyed it! xoxo
Mel
Mash is so lovely and comforting! Love it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Sure is!
Katie
These look absolutely incredible!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Rhonda
I normally don't leave the skins on my potatoes when I mash them, but these look delicious. I may try these for Thanksgiving.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Leave them on! Food waste is a no-no!
Roseann Hampton
These look like they would be a great addition to the Thanksgiving menu!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That's what mashed potatoes are for!
Genie
YUMMMMM! I leave the skins on too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Of course!
Savvy Southern Chic
Rosemary and thyme are wonderful with potatoes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They sure are!
Nikki
I'll have to try this one. Looks delicious.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Courtney Byers
Omg yum! This is making me so hungry. I will have to try this. Great photos!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!! I hope you enjoy!
Bailey
This sounds like the perfect combo! So yummy.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Jessica Wagner
This sounds amazing! This has my Irish-mouth watering for potatoes now! Will have to give this one a try! Thanks for sharing! XO
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha yes!! We Irish know our potatoes 😉
Lyndsey
I will have to try these. They look very yummy and I love that they are paleo friendly! I would have never thought to use coconut milk in them.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Just needed a little allergy-free liquid!
Merita
This recipe looks so good, I’m gonna have ro try it. I found your blog in Brand It Girl Facebook group!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you! Enjoy!
Karen Lizarraras
These look so delicious. A great recipe to have found perfect for the upcoming holidays. and they look so creamy too my favorite
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well, that's why I I'm churning out holiday content 😛
Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy
These sound so good! I love a rustic mashed potato too. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Anytime I can get away with using the word "rustic" in a recipe...I do 😉
AmberLynn
These mashed potatoes look like heaven's clouds served on a platter. OMG! I love good mashed potatoes, and I'm sure that using the rosemary and thyme adds another dimensional flavor. Wow! I have got to try this recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha, mashed potatoes are heaven's clouds <3 So yummy! Thank you!
Felicia @ The Starving Chef
Pinning this for Thanksgiving! Literally sounds like a showstopper recipe haha
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
We LOVED it (and will be making it again for T-day!
Emily @ Pizza & Pull-Ups
Yum, I love mashed potatoes! Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy!
Lisa Keifer
I have never tried coconut milk in mashed potatoes, as I'm a real butter and milk kind of girl, but I love Rosemary with potatoes. I really think I might have to try this one!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You don't taste coconut. It's 1/4 a cup...
Chloe
This sounds SO GOOD. I am going to need to try out your recipe for Thanksgiving!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It will be a winner!
Corinne Renner
These look absolutely delicious! Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I'm so obsessed right now! I've been putting rosemary in everything!
Kelsey
Oh yum!! I always leave the skins on when I make mashed potatoes!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's like the best part! Haha!
Sarah Ruszkowski
How I always end up looking at recipe posts when I'm so hungry is a wonder to me. Now I'm even more hungry!!! So good! Thanks for this. 🙂 <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Time to go whip up some potatoes 😉
Jenna Urben
I'm gonna have to save this for Thanksgiving!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I think so!
Shannon
Mashed potatoes are my favorite! These look/sound absolutely delicious and would be perfect for Thanksgiving! Pinning 🙂
Shannon
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Such a cozy food!! Thank you <3
kristin
these look SO amazing!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you, Kristin!
Amy
These sound amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Jen
I'm obsessed with mashed potatoes and this is the perfect recipe to use up some of my herbs from the garden.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? Such a yummy dish and fresh herbs <33
Vanessa Carey
These look really good! Maybe I'll add them to my Thanksgiving menu this year 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I think you should 😉
Nichole
I love all of the flavors in this paleo comfort food!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Comfort food for everyone!
Yolanda
I love mash potatoes but pretty much make a traditional recipe, although I do boil whole garlic with the potatoes and mash up together. I am definitely going to try and onion powder and coconut milk next time, along with the herbs. Looks really good.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well why not? And you don't taste coconut. I just run a vegan/dairy-free blog here.
ItalianBelly
This look delicious. I've never put rosemary in my mashed potatoes. Photos are well done!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well, enjoy!
Trish
Oh I bet these are delicious. Have always made the same ole mashed potatoes for all these years, may just have to spruce mine up a little bit like these. ♥
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Always room for sprucing up the potatoes!
Melanie
Wow! I absolutely LOVE your images and the recipe layout you've got - it's so clean and easy to read. Def sounds like a delicious meal for a cosy day in. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy, Melanie!
Lisa
I have never tried rosemary or onion powder in my mashed potatoes. I'll have to try this next time!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Lol, well alright!
Tanvi Rastogi
This sounds like the perfect comfort dish for this chilly fall day. I think the herbs make all the difference to mashed potatoes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You bet it is!
Caz
This looks delicious, the potatoes seem so creamy! I have no self-control around mashed tatoes either, love them. I've never added any flavouring to them before though so I'd be really interested in giving these a go. x
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Make those potatoes stand out with flavor!