Hoff's So Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

Hoff's So Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Yields: 4-6 serving
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2 cartons Hungry Jack Hashbrowns (or 5 cups Hashbrowns)
• 1 Onion (chopped)

"Cheese" Sauce

• 1 15 oz. can diced Potatoes (rinsed & drained)
• 3/4 cup plain unsweetened Plant-based Milk
• 1 Roasted Red Pepper (jarred)
• 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 1 tbsp. Arrowroot
• Juice from half a Lemon
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt
• 1 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Paprika
• 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Re-hydrate Hashbrowns per package instructions
3. Meanwhile put "Cheese" ingredients into a Vitamix/high power blender & blend until smooth
4. Drain Hashbrowns; mix with Onions & "Cheese Sauce" in a large bowl
5. Spread Casserole into a 9 x 13 baking dish (I prefer glass)
6. Bake for 45 minutes or until top is browned

Hoff Thoughts: For special occasions, add a little chopped Field Roast Sausage and top with some Daiya Shreds.