Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

These creamy Horseradish Mashed Potatoes are a fun twist on this classic mashed potato side dish! Made with real, simple ingredients with a little flavor kick that is going to wake-up your taste buds in the best way possible. Perfect for a family gathering or serve at your next holiday table!

The Best Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

These are officially our new favorite side dish and we cannot wait for you guys to try them! We are such a big fan of horseradish – it is such a unique flavor. It goes well with any meat and takes your recipe to the next level! Elevate your typical mashed potatoes into something so incredibly amazing for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion! It is definitely going to be a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering.

What You Will Need

fresh potatoes – we love the flavor and texture of Yukon Gold potatoes, but russet potatoes would work too!
almond milk – option to sub with any plant-based milk or dairy milk.
kosher salt – a simple seasoning that is always a must!
prepared horseradish – the secret ingredient of the recipe card that levels up the flavor.
ghee – depending on your dietary preferences, you could also use butter or plant-based butter.

How To Make Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

The first steps to making this easy recipe are to cut your potatoes of choice into large chunks. Add these to a large pot of boiling water. Let them cook for about 15-20 minutes or until very soft and fork tender. Drain the pot of potatoes and move them to a medium bowl. Use a potato masher, hand mixer, or stand mixer with paddle attachment to whip the soft potatoes with the rest of the ingredients until they reach a creamy and smooth consistency!

A mixing bowl of mashed potatoes with the hand mixer beaters.

Taste and make any adjustments, as desired. Mix again after any additions are made.

A bowl of mashed potatoes with added ghee next to a bowl of broccoli and a bowl of wild rice.

Best Ways To Serve Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

They are perfect for any special occasion, really! Personally, we love adding them to our holiday table along with all the other traditional foods. They would also be great with a Prime Rib (Standing Rib Roast) or simple grilled steak and some roasted broccolini! Just make sure to serve with a flavorful gravy, it’s our favorite part.

A holiday plate with mashed potatoes and gravy with stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mushrooms.

Recipe FAQ

Is the horseradish flavor strong in this recipe?

It’s flavorful but not overpowering! Plus, you have complete control over how strong it is – start with a little and then taste and add more as you want.

Is this horseradish mashed potatoes recipe Whole30 compliant?

Yes! They are made with ghee, salt, horseradish, unsweetened almond milk and Yukon Gold potatoes! If you are are completely dairy-free you can sub any vegan butter for the ghee.

Can you freeze mashed potatoes for later?

Absolutely! Simply follow the recipe card to make these mashed potatoes, let them cool to room temperature, and then store in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, reheat, and you may need to whip in a splash of almond milk to bring them back to life.

Can mashed potatoes be made in a slow cooker or Instant Pot?

Yes! You can easily make these horseradish mashed potatoes in your crockpot or Instant Pot. So simple to set-it-and-forget-it! Just follow the cooking instructions for the slow cooker or Instant Pot, but use the ingredients listed in the recipe card below.

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