Vegan Funeral Potatoes Recipe
A comforting and delicious vegan version of classic Funeral Potatoes featuring crispy potatoes baked in a creamy, flavorful sauce topped with crunchy cornflakes and melted vegan cheddar cheese. This casserole makes a perfect hearty side dish or main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 3 lbs potatoes, shredded or diced
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- salt, pepper to taste
Sauce
- 5 Tbsp vegan butter (divided)
- 1 Tbsp flour (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 cups vegan sour cream (divided)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Cheese and Topping
- 2.5 cups vegan cheddar, shredded (reserve 3 Tbsp for topping)
- 1.5 cups cornflakes (use gluten-free if needed)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and rinse under cold water. Shred the potatoes using a grater, vegetable peeler, or food processor with a grater attachment to get evenly sized pieces.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 360°F (182°C) and prepare an 8×11 inch casserole dish for baking the casserole.
- Cook Potatoes and Prepare Sauce: Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan. Add the shredded potatoes and fry them for about 8 minutes until they are lightly golden brown. Meanwhile, in a separate casserole or saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of vegan butter. Stir in the flour, then gradually whisk in the vegetable broth and 1 cup of vegan sour cream along with garlic powder, onion powder, and nutmeg. Cook the sauce until it becomes creamy and thickened, then remove from heat.
- Season Potatoes: Once the potatoes are golden and cooked, season them with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- Prepare Cornflake Topping: Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegan butter in a small pan. Toss the cornflakes in the melted butter until evenly coated and set aside for topping the casserole.
- Assemble Casserole: In a large bowl, combine the fried potatoes, the creamy sauce, vegan cheddar cheese (reserve 3 tablespoons for topping), and the remaining 1 cup of vegan sour cream. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed and mix well.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle the reserved 3 tablespoons of vegan cheddar over the top, then add the buttery cornflake topping. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the Funeral Potatoes hot on plates or in bowls as a hearty side or main dish.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour and cornflakes if you require a gluten-free version.
- For extra crispiness, broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- This recipe can be prepared ahead by assembling the casserole and refrigerating it, then baking when ready.
- Feel free to add sautéed onions or bell peppers to the potato mixture for extra flavor.
- Vegan sour cream can be substituted with coconut cream or cashew cream for different flavor profiles.
Keywords: funeral potatoes, vegan casserole, vegan comfort food, vegan party dish, cheesy potato bake, vegan side dish
Find it online: https://reemcook.com/vegan-funeral-potatoes-recipe/
