Vegan Twice Baked Potato Recipe (Dairy Free) (2024)

This vegan twice baked potato recipe is creamy, garlicky, flavorful, and great for plant-based and meat eaters alike! Crispy potato skins are loaded with mashed potatoes for an irresistible side dish the whole family will love.

These plant-based twice baked potatoes are a great side dish to serve for a fancy dinner or special occasion. Filled with a creamy center, these potatoes will be the hit of your next dinner. Everyone will want seconds!

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When I was growing up, twice baked potatoes were such a treat! We had them at special occasions or events, and they were always my favorite. I loved how flavorful they are, and the combination of the crispy/creamy texture.

These vegan twice baked potatoes are a new staple on our homestead. When Brett said he had never had a twice baked potato, I had to make these for him. I served them along side a special dinner, and they’ve been a huge hit with our family ever since!

These Vegan Twice Baked Potatoes Are

  • Creamy
  • Crispy
  • Garlicky
  • Savory
  • Satisfying
  • Comforting
  • A Great Side Dish for Company!
  • Vegan, Gluten Free, Vegetarian, and Dairy Free
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What Are Twice Baked Potatoes?

Bake a russet potato, cut in half lengthwise, and hollow out the filling. Place the filling in a bowl and mash along with chives or green onions, spices, and butter. Place the filling back into the potato skins, and bake again!

While these do take a few more steps than traditional baked potatoes, they are always well worth the effort. They’re also great to make ahead of time, and do the final bake once guests have arrived.

Make A Twice Baked Potato Vegan for a Dairy Free Version

This vegan twice baked potato recipe is a simple way to get extra veggies in your diet. I’m all about making recipes plant-based when I can. Vegan cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right. By building meals around vegan pantry staples and swapping in a few plant-based ingredients you can make better meals for you and your family.

I made a list of my 125 favorite vegan pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my vegan recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and tasty recipes are fantastic meatless and dairy free meals for your table.

What’s In These Dairy Free Twice Baked Potatoes?

I get fresh produce from my garden and from Misfits Market– they sell fantastic fruit, vegetables, & pantry staples at a discounted price. We get Misfit boxes every other week and love picking out favorite produce for delivery. Get $10 off your first box here!

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Fancy Vegan Potato Recipes for a Special Occasion

This vegan twice baked potato recipe is the tastiest, coziest dinner side dish. It’s perfect for a hearty meal for the family, and also great to make for company if you are having guests for dinner.

It makes a great holiday side dish as well. The oven does most of the work, so you can enjoy hands-off time while you prep sides or a salad!

How Do I Make Twice Baked Potatoes Vegan?

  1. Bake the Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Thoroughly wash and scrub the outside of the potatoes. Using a fork, pierce holes all around the potato. Toss them in a bowl with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil, until they are well coated. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, and bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  2. Slice: Once potatoes have been cooled, slice each potato in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the filling from both halves into a bowl, leaving the skin of the potatoes in tact. Place the empty potato skins back onto the baking sheet.
  3. Make the Filling: In the bowl with the potato filling, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, and green onions. Mix well to combine. In a blender, add the hot water and the raw cashews and blend until it makes a thick creamy sauce. Add this cashew cream to the potato filling as well. Mix in the remaining salt and pepper.
  4. Fill Potatoes: With a spoon, scoop the filling into each potato.
  5. One potato skins have all been filled, place back in the oven for 15 minutes and bake until tops have begun to crisp.
  6. Remove potatoes from oven and garnish with green onions and paprika, enjoy!

Make Ahead Twice Baked Potatoes

This dairy free twice baked potato recipe is a fantastic and simple recipe to make ahead. These are great for entertaining, as you can prep steps 1-4 ahead of time, and complete steps 5 & 6 right before dinner.

You can also scale this recipe to feed a crowd, and batch cook a few of these at a time if you’re prepping for a larger gathering. Check out all my make ahead meals on The Herbeevore for some inspiration to help you prep, keep, heat, and eat!

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Vegan Twice Baked Potatoes

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A Vegan Twice Baked Potato Recipe that is creamy, garlicky, flavorful, and great for plant-based and meat eaters alike! Crispy potato skins are loaded with mashed potatoes for an irresistible side dish the whole family will love.

4.92 from 12 votes

Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 396 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 medium to large russet potatoes scrubbed and washed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 green onions sliced, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • smoked paprika for garnish

Instructions

  • Bake the Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Thoroughly wash and scrub the outside of the potatoes. Using a fork, pierce holes all around the potato. Toss them in a bowl with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil, until they are well coated. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, and bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

  • Slice: Once potatoes have been cooled, slice each potato in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the filling from both halves into a bowl, leaving the skin of the potatoes in tact. Place the empty potato skins back onto the baking sheet.

  • Make the Filling: In the bowl with the potato filling, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, and green onions. Mix well to combine. In a blender, add the hot water and the raw cashews and blend until it makes a thick creamy sauce. Add this cashew cream to the potato filling as well. Mix in the remaining salt and pepper.

  • Fill Potatoes: With a spoon, scoop the filling into each potato. One potato skins have all been filled, place back in the oven for 15 minutes and bake until tops have begun to crisp.

  • Remove potatoes from oven and garnish with green onions and paprika, enjoy!

Notes

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If you think produce delivery is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a try!

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 1630mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 4mg

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FAQs

What can I put in a baked potato instead of butter? ›

Sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, chives, brisket, salsa . . . pretty much anything you want. A place I have gone to for lunch has a baked potato bar with about 30 different things you can top your potato with. What should I put in mashed potatoes besides butter not make it taste so fatty?

Why are my twice-baked potatoes falling apart? ›

Cook's Note. I learned the hard way not to wrap the potatoes in foil before baking. It softens the shells and they will fall apart not good!

Why are my twice-baked potatoes gummy? ›

Tip: Don't over mix the potato filling. Over-mixing causes mashed potatoes to become gluey instead of light and fluffy. To Make Ahead: Prepare potatoes completely, without baking them the second time. Place them on a large sheet pan, lightly cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to one day, until ready to bake.

Can you eat baked potato on Whole30? ›

Yes, you can eat potatoes of all colors under the new Whole30 guidelines, white varieties included. Mash 'em up, roast them, or throw them in the skillet to enjoy. Just don't eat them commercially deep-fried or in packaged chip form to stay Whole30-compliant.

What can I add to potatoes instead of milk? ›

Chicken or vegetable broth: You can use chicken or vegetable broth instead of milk or cream to add flavor and moisture to mashed potatoes. This is a good option for those who are lactose intolerant or vegan.

What can I use instead of butter and milk in mashed potatoes? ›

If you need to swap out both the butter and milk in mashed potatoes your best option is to use vegetable broth or the cooking liquid from the boiled potatoes in place of the milk. Also, add another fat such as olive oil to the potatoes to replace the butter.

What is a substitute for sour cream in twice-baked potatoes? ›

Greek yogurt replaces the sour cream often found in twice-baked potatoes for a healthier spin on this delicious classic. Meat-eaters will be happy to have bacon added to theirs, but this recipe is plenty delicious without it.

What is a substitute for sour cream in baked potatoes? ›

That means if your recipe calls for 1 cup of sour cream, you can replace it with 1 cup of yogurt. Full-fat Greek or natural yogurts work best, but low-fat or even nonfat can be used, too. It's also great as a topping on baked potatoes—just make sure it's not flavored or sweetened.

Can you eat the skin of a twice baked potato? ›

The skins of twice-baked potatoes can absolutely be eaten. They are salted and crispy and are absolutely excellent to eat. In addition, there is quite a bit of nutrient in the potato skins.

Why are restaurant baked potatoes better? ›

Chefs put salt on the outside of their baked potatoes

The reason for doing this is pretty scientific. When you put salt on the outside of a potato, it helps moisture come to its surface and evaporate, which makes the inside of the potato even fluffier. It also helps to crisp up the skin, giving it extra crunch.

Is it better to bake a potato at 350 or 400? ›

We recommend baking potatoes at 400 degrees F for about an hour. Smaller spuds might take a little less time, while larger baking potatoes over 1 pound might take a little more.

Should I poke holes in potatoes before baking? ›

Yes! Pricking the potatoes with a fork creates tiny holes that allows steam to escape. This prevents your potato from bursting open in the oven (and making a mess!).

What to put on baked potato instead of butter or sour cream? ›

Try low fat or no fat yogurt rather than regular sour cream. Try whipped butter or a spray or fat free spread, or drizzle on some olive oil. Fresh herbs, added to a low fat Ranch dressing can perk up that potato without all the added fat or calories. One of my favorites is just to add fresh salsa.

Is it better to use oil or butter for potatoes? ›

It's simple: Pan-fry with cooking oil(s), not butter. As much as we love butter, it burns too quickly over high heat, which is necessary for optimal crispiness. While olive oil does taste great with potatoes, it also has a lower smoking point.

Can you use olive oil instead of butter on a baked potato? ›

Brush with butter (or oil).

Using a pastry brush, brush the outside of the potato with melted butter or olive oil until it is completely coated on all sides. Sprinkle the potato with a generous pinch of Kosher salt, and place the potato back on the baking sheet reverse-side-up, so that it can cook evenly on both sides.

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