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Creamy Vegan Potato Bake That Will Fool Everyone (2 Secrets!)

vegan potato bake

A creamy vegan potato bake made with Yukon Gold potatoes, plant-based milk, and vegan cheese. Perfect as a holiday side dish or comforting plant-based meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups unsweetened plant milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup vegan shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Wash and thinly slice the potatoes into even rounds.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the vegan butter and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds.
  4. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Slowly pour in the plant milk and vegetable broth, whisking until smooth.
  6. Stir in the vegan cheese, nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and dried thyme.
  7. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until the sauce is creamy and slightly thickened.
  8. Layer the sliced potatoes in the baking dish, pouring some sauce between each layer.
  9. Pour the remaining sauce over the top and cover the dish with foil.
  10. Bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden.
  11. Let the potato bake rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  12. Sprinkle with chopped chives or parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Slice potatoes evenly for even cooking.
  • Let the bake rest before serving for better texture.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.

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