Vegan Mashed Potato Casserole

Mashed Potato Casserole is a nice dish to serve to family & friends. You can prepare ahead of time and this casserole makes mashed potatoes a little more elegant.

Simply made and a recipe that everyone likes is a dream come true.  Mashed potatoes have been around since infinity as far as I know and turning them into a casserole is just another way to add ease to a meal.

This time I used Yukon gold potatoes for a bit of a different taste.  I like to use a potato masher instead of a blender when I make this recipe.  A little bit more texture is perfect this time around.

There is also dairy free cream cheese inside which makes this casserole have a nice flavorful twist.  Make sure you pick your very favorite one so that you can get all that you love mixed into one dish.

Some cream cheese products have garlic and chives and there are other combinations but some people have picky eaters around so a plain one would be delicious too.  We use that a lot.

The small yellow potatoes called Yukon gold give the side dish another unique flavor from the usual.  You’re going to love it.

Since this Vegan Mashed Potato Casserole stores so well in the fridge for a few days it is one of those perfect sides that can prepared days before company comes.

Another great dairy free potato casserole is Dairy Free Herbed Scalloped Potatoes.  It’ll knock your socks off.  So let’s get started and make a wonderful side dish.

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Dairy Free Mashed Potato Casserole

Mashed Potato Casserole is a very nice dish to serve to family and friends.

Course Side Dish

Recipe Type Casserole, Potatoes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 265 kcal

Author Ginny McMeans

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
• 4 ounces vegan cream cheese, your favorite variety and brand
• 1/2 cup dairy free milk
• 2 tablespoons dairy free butter
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dairy free butter - for garnish
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika - for garnish

Instructions

1. Lightly butter a large casserole (I used a 8" x 12") or two smaller ones that are about 8"x 8".

2. Peel and cut the potatoes into quarters.
   
   

3. Place in a large saucepan and cover with water.

4. Bring to a boil and then turn down to medium high, crack the lid, but keep it at a low boil.

5. Cook about 15 minutes or until you can easily pierce the potatoes with a fork.

6. Drain and put the potatoes back into the pan.
7. Mash with a potato masher.
   
8. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
9. Put into the prepared casserole or casseroles.
10. You can freeze or refrigerate at this time.
11. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

12. Drizzle 1 tablespoon dairy free butter over the casserole and sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon paprika all over the top.  It makes a pretty presentation.

Recipe Notes

IF FREEZING:

You'll need to make the casserole in two smaller casseroles so that you can slip them into large freezer bags. Lay plastic wrap over that but tap it down so that it touches the top of the casserole to help keep freezer crystals out.  Then cover with foil then slip in a freezer bag.

 To bake: defrost overnight in the fridge and then remove the foil and plastic wrap. Replace the foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Dairy Free Mashed Potato Casserole

Amount Per Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 265 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g 14%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Sodium 531mg 22%

Potassium 1273mg 36%

Total Carbohydrates 40g 13%

Dietary Fiber 8g 32%

Sugars 1g

Protein 9g 18%

Vitamin A 4.4%

Vitamin C 41.8%

Calcium 12.8%

Iron 56.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.