The Cheesiest Cheese Free Casserole Ever
Discover the decadence of "The Cheesiest Cheese-Free Casserole Ever," a plant-based comfort food triumph that's as creamy and satisfying as its dairy-filled counterparts. This vegan masterpiece features a velvety sauce made from tender cauliflower, russet potatoes, and carrots blended with nutritional yeast and warm spices like smoked paprika and turmeric. Unsweetened almond milk and olive oil create a luscious, dairy-free base, while optional breadcrumbs add a golden, crispy topping. Ready in just 50 minutes, this wholesome casserole is gluten-free (without breadcrumbs) and packed with flavor, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color, it’s proof that indulgence doesn’t need cheese to shine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cauliflower florets
- 2 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 large Carrots
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup Nutritional yeast
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a casserole dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
Peel and dice the potatoes and carrot into small chunks. Steam or boil them along with the cauliflower florets until tender (about 10-12 minutes).
Drain the vegetables and transfer them to a blender or food processor. Add almond milk, nutritional yeast, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Pour the creamy mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
If using breadcrumbs, sprinkle them evenly over the top for a crispy texture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crispy.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving for added color and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.7 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3120 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.4 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 859 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3910 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
