Easy Vegan Broccoli Potato Bake – Perfect Comfort Food 

ByHannah Peterson

Easy Vegan Broccoli Potato Bake – The Ultimate Plant-Based Comfort Food

If you’re craving a cozy, creamy, bubbling-hot dish straight out of the oven, this Easy Vegan Broccoli Potato Bake is going to be your new weeknight hero. It’s everything comfort food should be—warm, satisfying, cheesy (without the dairy!), and loaded with hearty potatoes and tender roasted broccoli.

This simple casserole is the kind of recipe you’ll make once and then keep coming back to. It’s budget-friendly, family-approved, meal-prep friendly, AND naturally gluten-free. Perfect for chilly evenings, potlucks, Sunday dinners, or anytime you’re in the mood for pure plant-based comfort. 💛

🥣 Ingredients

For the Bake:

  • 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional but delicious)
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Creamy Vegan Sauce:

  • 1 cup cashews (soaked in hot water 15 minutes)
  • 1 ½ cups plant milk (unsweetened)
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch or flour
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Optional: vegan cheese for topping

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Veggies

Thinly slice the potatoes and onions. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Set aside.

2️⃣ Make the Cream Sauce

Blend together the soaked cashews, plant milk, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, spices, and salt until silky smooth.
This sauce is the heart of the bake—creamy, savory, and perfectly cheesy without any dairy!

3️⃣ Layer the Bake

In a greased baking dish:

  • Add a layer of potatoes
  • Pour some sauce
  • Add broccoli + onions
  • Repeat until everything is used

Pour any remaining sauce evenly over the top.

4️⃣ Add a Cheesy Topping (Optional but AMAZING)

Sprinkle your favorite shredded vegan cheese over the casserole.

5️⃣ Bake to Golden Perfection

Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 35–45 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and the top is bubbly and golden.
Let it cool slightly before serving—this helps it set beautifully.

🌿 Tips for the Creamiest Vegan Potato Bake

  • Want extra richness? Add a spoonful of vegan butter into the sauce.
  • Add protein: chickpeas or crumbled tofu work beautifully.
  • Add herbs: thyme, parsley, or rosemary for a comfort-food finish.
  • Meal-prep win: leftovers taste even better the next day!

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