Golden Potato Casserole

Serves: 6-8

Preparation Time: 1 hour

Cooking Time: 2 1/2 Hours

There’s just something magical about a cozy, golden, straight-from-the-oven casserole.

This Golden Potato Casserole is my love letter to all things warm and hearty, layered with tender roasted potatoes, soft aromatics, and a delicate veggie blend that lets the flavors shine without ever stealing the spotlight. And the sauce? Oh my goodness. It’s silky, savory, and sunshine-yellow, bringing everything together in the most delicious way.

Base Ingredients

  • 2 medium Sweet Potatoes

  • 5 large Yukon Gold Potatoes

  • 1 large Onion, cut into 8 chunks

  • 6 cloves of Garlic

  • 2 tbsp Water (for roasting packet)

Veggie Layer Ingredients

  • 1 cup Zucchini, finely diced

  • 1 cup Eggplant, finely diced

  • 1 cup Mushrooms, finely diced

  • 1 cup Onion, chopped

  • 2 cups Kale, Chard, or Spinach, chopped

  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced

  • 2–3 tbsp Water or Vegetable Broth if sticking to pan

Golden Cream Sauce Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp Nutritional Yeast

  • 1 tbsp fresh Lemon Juice

  • ½ tsp Turmeric

  • ½ tsp Smoked Paprika

  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning

  • ½ tsp Tarragon

  • ¼ tsp freshly ground Black Pepper

  • 1 tsp Potato Starch or Cornstarch

  • ½ tsp Baking Powder

  • ¾–1 cup unsweetened Almond Milk (as needed for consistency)

Base Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  • Spread the cubed potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  • In a parchment or foil pouch, add:

    • onion chunks

    • 6 garlic cloves

    • 2 tablespoons water

  • Seal and place on the same tray

  • Bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender and onion/garlic are soft

Veggie Layer Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  • Spread the cubed potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  • In a parchment or foil pouch, add:

    • onion chunks

    • 6 garlic cloves

    • 2 tablespoons water

  • Seal and place on the same tray

  • Bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender and onion/garlic are soft

Golden Cream Sauce Directions

  • Add roasted onion, roasted garlic, and all roasting juices, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, almond milk, turmeric, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, tarragon, black pepper, potato starch, and baking powder to a NutriBullet and blend until smooth and creamy.

  • Taste and adjust lemon or nutritional yeast if desired.

Final Directions

Combine Sauce with the Vegetables

  • Add ½ cup of Golden Cream Sauce to vegetables and heat for 1-2 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.

Assemble the Casserole

  • Using a 9×13 or similar dish, spread half the potato mixture evenly along the bottom. Top with ½ cup of golden sauce. Add more potato mixture, then top with vegetable mixture.

Bake

  • Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes until the top is lightly golden and edges are slightly crisp.

  • Let cool 10–15 minutes before serving so it firms up.

  • Garnish with optional toppings like chives, smoked paprika, or green scallions

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