Here’s a luxurious Vegan Potatoes Delmonico recipe—a creamy, cheesy, baked potato casserole with crispy breadcrumb topping, reinvented plant-based!
🌱 Vegan Potatoes Delmonico
(Serves 6-8 as a side dish)
🥔 Ingredients
For the Potatoes:
- 3 lbs (1.4 kg) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (~⅛ inch)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Vegan Cheese Sauce:
- 1 ½ cups (180g) raw cashews, soaked in hot water 15 mins (or overnight)
- 1 ½ cups (360ml) unsweetened plant-based milk (oat or almond)
- ¼ cup (30g) nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp white miso paste (or 1 tbsp soy sauce)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric (for color, optional)
For the Topping:
- 1 cup (50g) panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp melted vegan butter (or olive oil)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
📝 Instructions
1. Prep the Potatoes
- Slice potatoes: Use a mandoline or sharp knife for even slices.
- Par-cook: Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 mins (just to soften slightly).
2. Make the Cheese Sauce
- Drain cashews and blend with all sauce ingredients until ultra-smooth (2-3 mins in a high-speed blender).
3. Assemble & Bake
- Layer: In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, alternate layers of par-cooked potatoes and cheese sauce (3-4 layers).
- Top: Mix panko, nutritional yeast, thyme, and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over potatoes.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 mins. Uncover and bake 15-20 mins until golden and bubbly.
4. Serve
- Garnish with parsley and let rest 10 mins before slicing.
💡 Tips
✔ No cashews? Substitute 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk + ¼ cup flour for the sauce (simmer until thick).
✔ Extra decadence: Add a layer of sautéed mushrooms or vegan bacon bits.
✔ Make ahead: Assemble 1 day ahead (store chilled), then bake before serving.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Pair with roasted asparagus or a vegan “steak” (portobello mushrooms or seitan).
- Great for holiday dinners (Easter, Thanksgiving)!
Creamy, cheesy, and 100% plant-based comfort food! 🌿🧀
