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Vegan Cheesy Potatoes

A delicious and comforting dish, Vegan Cheesy Potatoes are perfect for any occasion, easy to prepare, and dairy-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Vegan
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 32-oz bag frozen grated potatoes, thawed Make sure to thaw completely for even cooking.
  • 1 cup vegan cheddar shreds Can switch to favorite vegan cheese flavor.
  • ½ cup vegan sour cream For extra creaminess, add more if desired.
  • 1 cup vegan cream cheese Adjust quantity for creaminess preference.
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1-3 teaspoons garlic powder Adjust based on desired garlic flavor.
  • 2 cups corn flakes cereal Ensure gluten-free version if necessary.
  • ¼ cup vegan butter, melted

Method
 

Oven Method
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the thawed grated potatoes, vegan cheddar shreds, vegan sour cream, vegan cream cheese, nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
  3. Pour the potato mixture into a greased casserole dish.
  4. In another bowl, mix the corn flakes with the melted vegan butter. Spread this mixture evenly over the top of the potato mix.
  5. Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Slow Cooker Method
  1. In a bowl, mix thawed grated potatoes with vegan cheddar shreds, vegan sour cream, vegan cream cheese, nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  2. Pour the mixture into the greased slow cooker.
  3. Top with the corn flakes mixed with melted vegan butter.
  4. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours until heated through and crispy on top.

Notes

To store leftovers, let the Vegan Cheesy Potatoes cool down completely. Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.