Confusion Casserole

Years ago, during my vegetarian days, we had a Thanksgiving potluck at the townhouse I lived in during my 2.5 yr stint at Sheridan College. I brought this cheesy potato casserole from home that my mother made once before and I loved.

I have since tried to find that recipe and been unsuccessful each time. My mom maintains it doesn't exist but I know it lies somewhere buried.

So, this is my first attempt at recreating it. I named it Confusion Casserole as I've never made a casserole before let alone tried to veganize one. You know it's a rough draft when your measurements are in handfuls. Serves 3-4

VEGGIES
• 3 med. potatoes cut in chunks
• 2 handfuls of chunked cauliflower
• 1 handful of 1/2 inch squares of onion
• 1 med tomato cut into cubes

SAUCE
• 1/4 c. soymilk
• 1/4 c. vegetable broth
• 1/2 c. nutritional yeast
• 2 tbsp. soy parm
• 1/2 tbsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 squirt of braggs seasoning (can be substituted with 1 tsp. soy sauce)

TOPPINGS
• 1/2 c. shredded vegan cheese (cheddar or mozza - your choice!)
• 3/4 c. vegan cornflake type cereal
• 2 tbsp. melted earth balance



º Preheat oven to 350.

º Boil potatoes and cauliflower until potatoes are only slightly firm. Drain and place in a 9 x 9 (approx) baking dish. Mix in tomato chunks.

º In a frying pan sauté onion in a drizzle of olive oil until translucent. Remove from pan and place in the potato/cauliflower mixture.

º In a pot combine sauce ingredients over low heat, whisking intermittently until it starts to thicken.

º Pour sauce over the vegetable mixture in the casserole dishs. Ensure the liquid comes up to at least 1 inch from the top of the dish. If it doesn't add more vegetable broth.

º Spread shredded cheese evenly over top of veggies.

º Place cornflakes over top of the cheese evenly.

º Drizzle melted earth balance across the entire circumference of the cornflakes.

º Cover and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft.

This casserole is not perfect yet, but it's still really good.