This easy Vegan Italian Sausage Skillet Bake is loaded with flavor and lots of veggies like potatoes, kale, onions, garlic, red pepper, and tomatoes! Plus, it's topped with a homemade vegan mozzarella cheese that actually melts, browns, and stretches!!
1PackageBeyond Meat Hot Italian Sausage (14 ounces)Or, your favorite vegan Italian sausage
1White OnionDiced
1Red PepperDiced
3-4Russet Potatoes (about 4 cups)Peeled and chopped
114 ounceDiced TomatoesWith Juices
2Kale Leaves (about 1 cup packed)Stems removed, chopped
¾CupsVegetable or Vegan Chick'n Broth
2teaspoonItalian Seasoning
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Cheezy Topping (Or Your Favorite Vegan Mozzarella)
1CupsPlain Soy Milk
¼CupTapioca Starch
2tablespoonRefined Coconut Oil
1teaspoonSea Salt
1teaspoonApple Cider Vinegar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F
Remove the casing from sausage links (if any) and crumble into an oven-safe skillet. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes
Add the garlic, onion, and red pepper and continue to sauté for another 5 minutes
Add the potatoes, kale, tomatoes (with juices from can), vegetable broth, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Stir to combine. Cover and transfer to the oven. Bake for 45 minutes
To make the vegan mozzarella: Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Turn heat to medium. Continually whisk, for about 3-5 minutes, or until mixture becomes thick and stretchy. Remove from heat until ready to use
After 45 minutes, remove the skillet from the oven. Make sure potatoes are fork-tender. If not, bake for a few more minutes. If potatoes are done, top with homemade mozzarella by pushing off small dollops from a spoon onto skillet ingredients. I like to have a small cup of cold water to dip my finger into as it helps to prevent sticking. It's a little messy but worth it!
Return the skillet to the oven and bake, uncovered, for another 15 minutes. I like to broil mine for the last few minutes to get a little browning on top.