Description
A vegan twist on the classic Canadian comfort food, this Tater Tot Poutine features crispy baked tater tots layered with a creamy smoked vegan mozzarella cheese sauce and a rich, savory vegan gravy made from plant-based ingredients. Perfect for a crowd or a hearty snack, this recipe brings together bold flavors and satisfying textures without any dairy or animal products.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tater Tot Poutine:
- 1 package tater tots
- 1/2 package shredded smoked vegan mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup unsweetened nut milk (such as cashew or almond)
For the Gravy:
- 5 tablespoons vegan butter
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups unsweetened nut milk (cashew recommended)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons liquid aminos or light tamari
- 2 teaspoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bake Tater Tots: Preheat your oven and bake the tater tots according to the package directions until they are golden brown and crispy, ensuring a perfect base for your poutine.
- Melt the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the shredded vegan smoked mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup unsweetened nut milk. Whisk constantly to prevent burning and ensure the cheese melts smoothly. Once melted, keep the sauce covered and warm on low heat.
- Prepare Vegan Gravy: In a separate saucepan, melt the vegan butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook the roux until it turns a light golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Add the dried thyme, liquid aminos or light tamari, vegan Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the 2 1/2 cups unsweetened nut milk, stirring continuously until the gravy thickens. Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
- Assemble the Poutine: In a large bowl or serving dish, create layers starting with a portion of crispy tater tots. Spoon over some of the creamy vegan cheese sauce and then drizzle with the warm gravy. Continue layering the tater tots, cheese, and gravy until most of the tots are covered. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve: Serve the Tater Tot Poutine immediately while hot, so you can enjoy the melty cheese sauce and warm gravy together with the crispy tots for a soul-satisfying dish.
Notes
- For best results, use cashew milk for both the cheese sauce and gravy as it provides a creamy texture and subtle flavor.
- Adjust seasoning and thickness of the gravy to your preference by adding more or less nut milk.
- This recipe is vegan, gluten-free options can be achieved by using gluten-free flour and tamari sauce brands.
- Serve immediately to preserve the crispiness of the tater tots.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated but tots may lose some crispness.
