Theyre nondairy, but youd never know it.

Aunt Judys mashed potatoes are legendary.

They are the stuff potato dreams are made of.

Overhead view of a gray bowl of almond milk mashed potatoes with a spoon and topped with butter on top of a fall themed embroidered cloth

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Two years ago, we changed up the dinner.

That meant my mom couldnt enjoy Aunt Judys mashed potatoes.

My sisters told me it tasted good for being absolutely lactose-free.

Overhead view of a gray bowl of almond milk mashed potatoes with a spoon and topped with butter next to a carton of extra creamy almond milk all on top of a fall themed embroidered cloth

Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Hannah Greenwood

And my brother-in-law, who ate my mashed potatoes by mistake, didnt mind one bit.

We now serve my dairy-free version alongside Aunt Judys original dish.

Shes already asked me to make the mashed potatoes again this Thanksgiving.

Angled view of a clear glass baking dish of almond milk mashed potatoes topped with butter

Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Hannah Greenwood

At time of cooking, top with butter and reheat at 350F for 20-45 minutes.

Add to a large pot and cover with an inch of water.

Rice the potatoes with a ricer or add back to the pot and mash well.

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Place over low heat and add the almond milk and 1 stick of nondairy butter, mashing to combine.

Pour into a 9x13-inch glass casserole dish.

it’s possible for you to either serve the potatoes right away or reheat them at mealtime.

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If youre serving right away, slice the remaining stick of butter and scatter on top.

Let melt and serve.

Cover tightly and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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To reheat at mealtime, preheat the oven to 350F.

Cut the remaining stick of butter into slices and scatter on top of the mashed potatoes.

Bake until completely warmed through and the butter is melted on top, 20 to 30 minutes.

Overhead view of a gray bowl of almond milk mashed potatoes with a spoon and topped with butter on top of a fall themed embroidered cloth

If you are taking the potatoes right from the refrigerator, this can take 45 minutes.

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