Creamy Potato & Sunflower Seed Casserole (Classic Version)
A rich and creamy casserole with a crunchy sunflower seed topping.
Ingredients:
4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Gruyère)
1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish.
In a pan, melt butter and sauté onions and garlic until soft.
Add heavy cream, milk, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Layer half of the potatoes in the baking dish, pour half of the cream mixture, and sprinkle half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
Top with roasted sunflower seeds and bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
2. Vegan Potato & Sunflower Seed Casserole
A dairy-free, creamy casserole using sunflower seed cream.
Ingredients:
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Ingredients:
4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup raw sunflower seeds (soaked for 2 hours)
1 ½ cups plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish.
Blend soaked sunflower seeds, plant milk, nutritional yeast, mustard, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper into a smooth sauce.
In a pan, sauté onions until soft. Mix with sunflower seed sauce.
Layer potatoes in the dish, pour sauce over each layer.
Top with breadcrumbs and drizzle olive oil.
Bake for 40 minutes until golden and crispy.
Let cool slightly before serving.