Truffles are one of our weaknesses. Mixed them with potatoes, and we emptied the plate. Period. This Truffle Mashed Potatoes Recipe is made in minutes and delivers plenty of satisfaction.

There’s hardly a way to create another easy, flavorful, and decadent recipe in less time than this one, so get ready for some compliments. This recipe is exquisite, and the prep time is minimal: it is made in minutes!
Don't forget to check out our post with all the tips to make basic and delicious vegan mashed potatoes, and vegan sweet mashed potatoes.
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🍄 What are truffles
Not to be confused with fancy chocolates of the same name, savory truffles are subterranean fungi grown in calcareous soils near the roots of trees such as oak or hazelnut. They’re produced in concentrated areas worldwide, including France, Italy, New Zealand, China, North Africa, the Middle East, and the Pacific Northwest.
In Northern Italy, truffles grow widely and are highly valued and used in many dishes such as risottos and pasta, so yes. So living here, we are closer to our idea of heaven.
They are widely found in Northern Italy and Tuscany. We loved the ones we tasted in the Piedmont, Italy region.
We love eating all kinds of dishes with truffles, like creamy pasta, during the fall season. Check out all our fall-inspired recipes.
Want to know more about truffles?
Truffle oil
Truffles are those things that you either love or hate, and we just can’t get enough of them. White, black, shaved, oil-infused, whichever way they come, we will dig into them, no questions asked.
🧾 Ingredients
This rich mashed potato recipe comes together with only a few ingredients.

- Potatoes (the best potatoes are russet potatoes or yukon gold potatoes)
- Rosemary
- Nutritional yeast
- Black Truffle oil (or truffle butter)
- Olive oil (or unsalted butter)
- Salt
Optional: white pepper (or black pepper).
See quantities and complete instructions in the recipe card.
🔪 Instructions
Making truffled mashed potatoes is super easy; follow these simple steps to get the perfect creaminess and texture.
- Bring to a boil the potatoes in salted cold water over medium-high heat. Leave the skins on until they are fork-tender on a large pot.
- Drain the potatoes.
- Mix. Add all the ingredients to a bowl, and with a potato masher or electric mixer, mix everything until fluffy and you reach the desired consistency. If you want to make them creamier, use your warm plant milk of choice.
- Seasoning. Taste and season the mashed potatoes with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Garnish and serve warm with chopped parsley or, even better, with a sprig of rosemary.
Optionally you can top the truffle mashed potatoes with vegan parmesan cheese or mash roasted garlic along with the potatoes if you want to add some extra garlic flavor, but it is not necessary.
Note: when boiling water for your truffle mashed potatoes, it is better to use cold water and similar size potatoes. That way, you ensure that the potatoes are cooked evenly.
Read on: Roasted Garlic and Mashed potatoes with a Marmite Truffle variation!

This will result in a thicker mash with a creamier texture and an enhanced 'potato flavor.' If you prefer, mash them by hand – but if you want quick and easy – go for the food processor.

🥔 Benefits of potatoes
- Potatoes are healthy. They have good things like vitamins C and B6, potassium, copper, and manganese. Plus, they also have antioxidants that help fight cancer.
- So it is no wonder mashed potatoes became one of America's most popular comfort food! Truffles provide another layer.
- Baked potatoes make a delicious meal with no added fat.
- They can be prepared in many different ways but always taste the same—delicious!
🥡 Storage
It's recommended to store mashed potatoes after they are thoroughly chilled. Freezing mashed potatoes, with or without gravy, isn't recommended.
It destroys the texture of the potatoes with prolonged exposure to cold temperatures and prevents nutrients from being available for their normal functions, which can result in taste changes.
For best results, refrigerate your pot of mashed potato on a tray if not covering tightly with cling wrap before stirring every 20 minutes for many hours (depending on temperature) to keep it cold and prevent oxidization that will lead to off-flavors.

🍽 Equipment
To make these mashed potatoes, I like using this immersion blender (affiliate link), which is very helpful in making pestos, and curry pastes (Yellow and Green Thai Curry pastes). Also, it works better to make sauces such as this Green Goddess Sauce and the delicious Creamy Vegan Sauce we use for everything!
🥗More Sides dish ideas
- Green Beans with Toasted Flaked Almonds
- Roasted Butternut Squash
- Herbed Stuffed Mushrooms
- Gorgonzola Lentils Salad
Get a look at hour suggested Vegan Christmas Menu Post
⭐ If you try this recipe, let us know! 💬 Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag us @ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!
📋 Recipe

Truffle Mashed Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 potatoes medium, boiled with skin on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tablespoon black truffle oil
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast cheesy kind
- 1 tablespoon rosemary fresh sprig, chopped
- 2 tablespoon salt one for seasoning and one for the boiling water
Directions
- Boil. Bring your cold water to boil with some salt. Add the potatoes and cook until tender. You can either leave the skins on, or peal the potatoes.5 potatoes, 2 tablespoon salt
- Mash the potatoes with the rest of the ingredients.5 potatoes
- Adjust the seasonings.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon black truffle oil, 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, 1 tablespoon rosemary
Notes
Nutrition Facts
🌡️ Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking points to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice. See our full Nutritional Disclosure here.
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Julia says
Wow! This was a revelation. I'd never had thought to add truffle oil to the humble mashed potato. It was really delicious and a recipe that we're definitely going to use again.
Joshua says
Adding truffle in these mashed potatoes were a great idea! It's such a different flavor but very delicious!
Daniela says
A must addition for every dinner! This is amazing! (I am so making this for the holidays this year too!)
Andrea White says
Wow. This dish looks spectacular! I'm all about potatoes so I'm excited to try this one!
Anaiah says
Oh, I absolutely LOVED these truffle mashed potatoes! They were so delicious and made the perfect side dish.
Lucy says
This is my new favourite mash potato! The addition of truffle is absolutely delicious. The perfect accompaniment to any meal. Thank you for sharing!
Taly says
Con lo que me gustan las papas y el puré!
Una idea diferente para innovar!
Holly says
Absolutely decadent! Truffle oil is the perfect addition to these mashed potatoes!
Kayla DiMaggio says
I'm dying over these truffled mashed potatoes! They are so delicious! I love the flavor that the truffle imparts, these are my new Thanksgiving potatoes!
Chrissaysnature says
These are the best-mashed potatoes ever! If you are searching for a really good mashed potatoes recipe - you found the best one! So so delicious!
Crystal says
These potatoes look amazing and I love truffle oil so much! Thanks for this recipe!
Freya says
Truffles are one of my favourite flavours and I love truffle fries but now I think I’m about to fall in love with truffled mashed potato!
Sarai says
Im not making another mash potatoes recipe! THIS IS IT!!!! ????????????????