| Easy | Vegan
Hash Brown Casserole
INGREDIENTS
- 30 ounces diced hash brown potatoes
- 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 3-4 tsp kosher salt, divided and to taste
- 1/2 – 1 tsp black pepper, divided and to taste
- 4 tbsp vegan butter
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 8 oz bell peppers, diced about 2 full peppers
- 4 green onions, chopped into rounds, white and green parts separated, divided
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp all purpose flour (45g)
- 10 cloves garlic, diced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1.5 cups plant cream
- 1.5 cups plant milk
- 1 bag of Follow Your Heart Dairy-Free Cheddar Shreds
- 5 ounces spinach, chopped
- Top with more green onions
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
- Add the potatoes to the baking pan, and season generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat.
- Roast the potatoes for 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway until the potatoes are soft, and beginning in brown.
- After cooking the potatoes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, and the white parts of the green onions with a pinch of salt. Cook until softened and the onions are beginning to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- At about the 3- or 4-minute mark, stir in the flour, and cook for a few minutes to cook out the raw smell from the flour.
- Add the garlic and seasonings, and cook, stirring often, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Stream in the plant milk and cream, stirring to combine.
- Once the milk and cream are warm, reduce the heat to low, and stir in the dairy-free cheddar shreds in small handfuls, stirring to melt.
- Once the dairy-free cheddar shreds are melted, stir in the green parts of the green onions and chopped spinach.
- Pour the sauce over top of the cooked hash browns, then, using a rubber spatula, toss to coat. Place the oven for 25-30 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil if the top begins to brown or dry out too much.
- Garnish with green onions, salt, and pepper. Serve warm and enjoy!
