The Cheesiest Cheese Free Casserole Ever

Discover the decadence of "The Cheesiest Cheese-Free Casserole Ever," a plant-based comfort food triumph that's as creamy and satisfying as its dairy-filled counterparts. This vegan masterpiece features a velvety sauce made from tender cauliflower, russet potatoes, and carrots blended with nutritional yeast and warm spices like smoked paprika and turmeric. Unsweetened almond milk and olive oil create a luscious, dairy-free base, while optional breadcrumbs add a golden, crispy topping. Ready in just 50 minutes, this wholesome casserole is gluten-free (without breadcrumbs) and packed with flavor, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color, it’s proof that indulgence doesn’t need cheese to shine!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cauliflower florets
• 2 medium Russet potatoes
• 1 large Carrots
• 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
• 0.5 cup Nutritional yeast
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a casserole dish with olive oil or cooking spray.

Step 2

Peel and dice the potatoes and carrot into small chunks. Steam or boil them along with the cauliflower florets until tender (about 10-12 minutes).

Step 3

Drain the vegetables and transfer them to a blender or food processor. Add almond milk, nutritional yeast, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Step 5

Pour the creamy mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 6

If using breadcrumbs, sprinkle them evenly over the top for a crispy texture.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crispy.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving for added color and flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1319.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1117.9

Total Fat 49.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3120.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 145.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 18.8g
Protein 31.5g	0%

Vitamin D 131.8IU	0%
Calcium 859.0mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 3909.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.7%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 50.4%