Make creamy potato pie with simple ingredients. This comforting recipe is perfect for family dinners and special occasions.
⏱ Time
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Serves: 6
🧺 Ingredients
- 3 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- ½ cup vegan cream or cashew cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 vegan pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
👩🍳 Instructions
Firstly, preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
Next, parboil the potato slices for 5–7 minutes, then drain.
Meanwhile, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
Then, stir in plant milk, cream, cornstarch, and seasonings.
After that, layer potatoes evenly in the pie crust.
Now, pour the sauce over the potatoes.
Finally, bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbling. Let rest before slicing.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Extra Creamy: Use full-fat coconut or cashew cream.
- Cheesy Flavor: Add nutritional yeast to the sauce.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free crust.
- Herbed Version: Add rosemary or thyme.
- Veggie Boost: Layer with spinach or mushrooms.
🌿 Benefits of Potato Pie
Firstly, potatoes provide natural energy from complex carbs.
Secondly, they are rich in potassium and vitamin C.
Moreover, plant-based fats support heart health.
In addition, this dish is filling without being heavy.
As a result, it’s perfect for comfort meals.
Finally, it suits vegetarian and vegan diets easily.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- Firstly, skip garlic and strong spices.
- Then, use mild plant milk and a smooth sauce.
- Next, mash the potatoes slightly for softer texture.
- Finally, cut into small squares for easy serving.
🧮 Nutrition Facts (Per Slice – Approximate)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
