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Vegan Potatoes Au Gratin with Kale

Dianne
Thinly sliced potatoes, kale, and dairy-free cheese sauce come together deliciously in this Vegan Kale and Potatoes Au Gratin. It’s the ultimate side dish for your holiday meal.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 186 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch Tuscan kale stems removed, coarsely chopped (about 6 cups)
  • 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes or red potatoes
  • 1 recipe Veggie-Packed Vegan Cheese Sauce (about 4 cups)
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free, if needed)
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • Add about 2” inches of water to a large pot, and bring it to a boil. Place a steamer insert into the pot and add the kale. Cover the pot and allow to cook for 5 minutes, or until the kale has wilted and is bright green. Remove the kale from the steamer and set aside until ready to use.
  • If you don’t have a steamer basket, you can blanch the kale. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and have a bowl of ice water standing by. Place the kale into the boiling water and allow to cook for about 3 minutes, or until bright green. Use a slotted spoon to carefully transfer the kale to the bowl of ice water. Then place the kale in a colander and squeeze out any excess water.
  • While the kale is steaming, cut the potatoes. Use the slicing blade of a food processor or mandoline slicer to cut them into thin slices. They should be about ¼” thick.
  • Mix the breadcrumbs and nutritional yeast together in a small bowl.
  • Layer half of the potatoes into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Top with half the kale, and then pour on half of Veggie-Packed Vegan Cheese Sauce.
  • Repeat with another layer of potatoes, kale, and cheese sauce.
  • Top with the breadcrumb mixture. Sprinkle the paprika on top.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
  • Serve hot.