Name: Vegan Hash Brown Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 28 ounces frozen Orieda Hash browns (or 1 1/2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and diced); 1 large white onion (diced); 1 large shallot (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 red bell pepper (diced); 1 green pepper (diced (for mild flavor) or 1 jalapeño, deseeded and deveined and diced (for a more spicy flavor)); 3 small Idaho potatoes (washed, scrubbed, skin left on); 3 large carrots; 1/2 cup nutritional yeast; 1 Tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 Tablespoon paprika; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 Tablespoon Tamari (liquid aminos or soy sauce); 1 Jalapeno; seeded and cut; 1 Tablespoon hot sauce (I used Chalupa); 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

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When I was little, my grandma made a cheesy hash brown casserole to die for. Of course, her hash brown casserole was full of butter, cheese, and sour cream. I'm pretty sure. However, grandma's version had thousands of calories and no nutritional value, but when you're a kid, who cares? Once I transitioned to a plant-based diet, I decided to make my version of a vegan hash brown casserole recipe.

First, my goal was to "veganize" grandma's recipe and then remove the fat. Although I failed a few ties, I can clearly say every bite was like stepping back into my grandma's kitchen without any of the fat and calories. If my grandma were still alive, she would love my vegan hash brown casserole.

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE NEEDED FOR VEGAN HASH BROWN CASSEROLE

First, the beauty of this vegan hash brown casserole recipe is versatility. I used my favorite nacho cheese sauce recipe to get the creamy cheese sauce in grandma's hash brown casserole recipe. So, not only is my cheese sauce made with only vegetables, but it also tastes like creamy cheese. I used my vegan cheese sauce recipe in a variety of yummy cheesy dishes:

Chili Cheese Dip
Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip Fat-Free and Fabulous
Healthy Mac and Cheese
Mustard Cheese Dip
The Best Ultimate Vegan Lentil Black Bean Burrito Ever
Buffalo Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Twice Baked Potatoes
Chili Mac

As you can see, Nacho Cheese Sauce makes everything cheesy!

OTHER INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR HASH BROWN CASSEROLE

Frozen Orieda frozen hash browns or baking potatoes diced into equal-sized pieces
White onion
Shallot
Garlic
Red bell pepper
Green pepper or Jalapeno pepper (if you prefer a little spice)

Next, combine the hash brown potatoes, onions and pepper mixture, and Nacho Cheese Sauce.

Once mixed, I transfer the vegan hash brown casserole recipe to a 9 X 13-inch pyrex pan for baking.

(Hash brown casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until baking for 50 minutes)

The magic, however, happens in the oven! So even though I didn't think it was possible, a cheesy vegan hash brown casserole is possible. Not only does it taste fantastic, but grandma would also be proud.

If you need a little comfort food without the guilt, you have to try vegan hash brown casserole, which is perfect for a holiday brunch, dinner side dish, or Sunday brunch.

FAQs

Should I thaw frozen hash browns before cooking?

Yes. It would be best if you thawed frozen hash browns before cooking, same with other frozen ingredients. This is to avoid uneven cooking. But, if thawed, reduce cooking time by 50%

Tips

Thaw frozen hash browns for more even cooking, but reduce cook time in half.
Add jalapenos and 1 can of Rotel tomatoes for a Mexican flavor.
Sprinkle with vegan parmesan cheese for an added cheesy crunch on top.
Serve with tofu scramble for breakfast as a side dish with dinner, or bring to a potluck to share with your friends.

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Kathy Carmichael