Recipe: Squash Casserole (Vegan, Oil-Free, Plant-Based)

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Before we switched to a whole food, plant-based diet, one of our favorite holiday dishes was a squash casserole Brian’s mom used to make a lot. Although squash is one of the main ingredients, it was not exactly the most healthy dish. I thought it would be fun to try to recreate our own version and personally, I think it turned out great!
The casserole is topped with a stuffing/dressing, so of course we started out with a spice blend to replicate those flavors. We ended up with an amazing combination of poultry seasoning, thyme, sage, rosemary, marjoram, black pepper and nutmeg.
The most difficult part of this dish to re-create was definitely the “sauce.” The original recipe calls for cream of chicken soup and sour cream. We recently started experimenting with silken tofu, so we thought we’d give that a try. Along with the tofu, the final sauce includes red lentils and cashews to help thicken it, along with Better Than Bouillon for a really nice flavor. We like to make the sauce the day before and let it thicken up in the refrigerator over night. Just try not to eat all of it because this sauce is TASTY!
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[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Check out the blog post to get a printable recipe: bit.ly/KrockCasserole

[@johncrwarner]

Can you make the "soup" mix into a soup?

[@gingeranderson5532]

Hi there! Looks like a great recipe thanks for providing WFPB resources! Wanted to let you know that I can’t seem to get the printable version of the recipe by using the print button on the recipe. Any ideas? Thanks!

[@emilynavarro4182]

You two should make a cookbook. ♡

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

We want to. 😀

[@thrashermomma1992]

I'd buy it

[@silvialopezfonseca6154]

@@thrashermomma1992Me too👍🏻😊

[@mtkk22]

And add a section of things u can buy at a gas station when traveling and also include your weekly or monthly grocery shopping list.

[@lisahague4093]

I would totally buy it!

[@kindcounselor]

Thank you Brian and Jessuca. I so appreciate your genuineness and the love you have for each other. Happy Holidays, family!

[@suiteedesigns7002]

I made this for our Christmas dinner today. Every single omnivore at the table loved it! This is exactly what Whole Food Plant Based cooking should be. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this recipe and for sharing it with us.

[@PropheticCoachTheresa]

JESSICA YES, I CRACKED THE CODE ON MAKING VEGAN CHOWDERS taste and look just like dairy cream chowders! Cashews make the best sauces. I'm a vegan personal chef, have a current client, made a corn potato chowder today and added a sauce made from cashews, violife cheddar (about 1/2 cup to whole pot of soup, not too much), nutritional yeast, onion and garlic powder, black pepper and braggs aminos. It made this chowder exactly like a dairy cream soup. I've made lots of vegan chowders, but this was the first one that was exactly like a dairy chowder!

[@jesusfan3151]

So I would take that sauce and add in sauteed chopped mushrooms and pour over polenta or risotto. 😋

[@Blessed_by_Yeshua]

I went from your Potato Overload video to present day. One thing I noticed was how healthy your skin is. Both of you. Great job on this recipe. I’ll try it. Squash casserole is my favorite. You’re both an inspiration.

[@cindystrother7710]

YOU 2 ARE FABULOUS

[@mommasday2]

I wonder if that secret sauce could help convert our SAD classic green bean casserole served around the holidays. Oh Peef, what do you think?

[@cathisalach4540]

mommasday2 what a great idea!

[@dorothyyoung8231]

I vote yes, perhaps with the addition of sautéed or roasted mushrooms!

[@angelhayes5166]

Check out Well Your World for his plant-based green bean casserole which looks really good 😋

[@Carcarfranklin]

For sure! I think it sounds like a good base for many casseroles.

[@VeganTKDMaster]

Just what I was thinking!

[@angelhayes5166]

I love your shirt Jessica! It really shows off your weight loss. You both look so good ...and this recipe oh my!!! Cannot wait to make this.

[@rd2522]

Jessica and Brian, this soup recipe could become the impossible burger of soups. I could see you partnering up with investors to make it available world-wide. Your channel has made a great change to many. Do you want to make an even bigger change to the planet?

[@cindystrother7710]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHOWING THE INGREDIENTS WE NEED AND STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS AND SHOWING US WHAT IT SHOULD LOOK LIKE FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME WHO CAN NOT COOK THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@stephaniehalmes2303]

Scalloped potatoes is a favorite, I'm going to use your sauce and see how it turns out.

[@4pearl]

I was thinking the same thing. Scallop potatoes is my families favorite dish.

[@mayravelez517]

Yeah!

[@FitnessYogawithSarah]

I am so mad that I'm just now finding your channel!! I am oil free plant based as well and your recipes are going to change my life!!

[@gwendixon7490]

Brian, when are you going to write a cookbook? Your recipes are delicious and REAL!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Someday! 😁

[@donnaschmid3997]

Holy Smokes! I adore Squasharole!!!!

[@debbiebatten6021]

You two are awesome! Thanks for creating such great recipes, and looking forward to a cookbook someday😊

[@Kathryn721]

Wow, you guys are rock stars! And we get to benefit from all your hard work and research. Thank you! You've really been an inspiration and great resource as we shift over to a WFPB diet. I really can't thank you enough for your channel.

[@Taai02]

This looks super yummy!! Love your creativity!! 😃

[@ItsLindaMichelle]

Brian, with the creamy "chicken" soup stuff could you make mushroom "stroganoff" with zoodles or butternut squash noodles?

[@xorrianyabronzebeard5186]

Looks YUM! I'm gonna add some nutritional yeast to that sauce to make it cheezeh...mmmm. Made your chili 2 weeks ago and it was a big hit. Thank you! P.S. I don't cook...but now I cook thanks to you. Side note: Started a modified WFPB about 6 weeks ago and found you guys. Brian, you are soooo handsome and Jessica, you are simply beautiful! Thank you for what you do. ♡

[@BHINDS1970]

Explain how u added the nutritional yeast, bc thts wht im lookn for a squash recipe w nutritional yeast

[@jaenmartens5697]

I like your substitute for cream of chicken soup! I will blend tofu and Forager Cashew yogurt, mushroom powder and your spice mix and make green bean and mushroom casserole for next Thanksgiving! Thanks Guys😀

[@OnTheSamePageTogether]

A separate video about just the sauce would be awesome!

[@dawnvan8703]

I love the highly skilled finger pointing as you narrate!! 2 thumbs up!! Great video and recipe!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Yeah, it will be making an appearance in the future. 😀

[@i.e.presents638]

I love squash, stuffing, and letting flavors marry overnight...Thanks for collaborating on this one! Request- one day maybe do a batch cooking session that shares lots of prep, steps, and base recipes then branches out. For example, when my kids were little I would use 3 crockpots to make pastasauce, tomato soup, and chili all at once...

[@thriftyvegan73]

We make WFPB cauliflower cheese for pretty much every special occasion we have. It is absolutely the bomb.

[@suecollins5174]

Made this today for plant-based potluck! Very well received. Great job Krocks!!

[@pegasus514]

i came across your page several days ago. I have not yet tried your recipes, need to shop, but u have certainly planted a seed. this is almost like having a chef in the kitchen, except for the prep work. thanx for your videos. Peggy

[@andrewmahtani4983]

I love the childhood story, and how it's tied to a childhood memory, Brian!

[@taunacalise4782]

I can't have the tofu but will swap it out with boiled potatoes. Looks great!

[@VeganTKDMaster]

Dear spice grinder: I know. I've missed you, too! Just been too lazy lately in the spices I've used in cooking. But the Krocks have brought us back together. Can't wait till we make that cool seasoning mix that will go into the squash casserole!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

This comment actually made me laugh out loud. 😀 -Brian

[@VeganTKDMaster]

@@KrocksInTheKitchen :)

[@lisamilsom5037]

I need to start keeping silken tofu in the house, I use cashews all the time to make sauces. And I've used tofu to make 'cheese cake' and puddings. Definitely a good way of cutting the calories. Adding to my shopping list now! 👍

[@LindaB651]

Know I'm a bit late, but luv you guys- love what you're doing! Hope your holidays are wonderful, and you continue to inspire people while enjoying your lives! (Am old now, was overweight when young, had to find my own path to healthy eating, but you folks would have been a welcome asset!) Merry Christmas, and may you continue to inspire! Bless you!

[@eafreak7232]

Made a version(real close) to your squash casserole. I replaced the cashews with chickpeas and added a few more seasonings. Turned out good. Thank you guys!

[@deed.3879]

I made this last night to serve at Christmas. That sauce is SO delicious. It totally reminds me of ye old Campbell’s Soup (I mean that as a compliment) that’s so often used for casseroles but is so unhealthy. Major kudos and thank you!

[@glendafleming5833]

You people are so inspiring. You are so generous with your recipes and so detailed in your methods. I am appreciative. I will have to use soft tofu as the other is unavailable at Whole Foods in West Vancouver, B.C.

[@donnavickery9623]

Use that sauce ( cashew, tofu sauce) to make a Green Bean Casserole with french fried onions on top.

[@josephlarsen]

this just plain looks awesome, and i love the cream soup - that unlocks some other meals for me

[@thrashermomma1992]

This looks delish. I love Peef's Santa Suit...so cute. He he

[@carriemorton5925]

Wow that recipe!! I avoided this video as I didn’t think I would like squash casserole but you have changed my mind!! Can’t wait to try it!!!

[@wendyvick3587]

Spot on!!! We decided to make this for Christmas Eve dinner... We are only on the sauce so far and it came out so delicious that the whole family is licking the vita mix blender. Not sure it’s gonna make it on the casserole ha ha

[@dutchgram3799]

Thank you for doing all the research and work of the trial and error part of creating a recipe. I just started last week trying to figure out how to create a plant base "soup" for such things as casserole. I am going to make this soon. I need to wait to go to the grocery store until the " need" is there with the Corona issue going on at the present time. I will let you know how well it worked. Again, Thank You!

[@mia-horror-thriftin-vegan5300]

Absolutely LOVE your channel. Stumbled upon it last week and have watched so many videos.....and can I just say, those sweet band shirts do not go unnoticed 😍.

[@cynthiagale5403]

I plan to use both the sauce/soup and the seasoning mixture in several recipes. Thanks for doing the legwork guys!😊

[@potridge]

I will definitely be using your “soup” to make a broccoli casserole. I sure wish Brian lived close so I could rent him out to remake some of my traditional holiday recipes! Happy Holidays!

[@fernbrisot325]

You know you are an adult when you have a favorite spatula!

[@bettyc6045]

Just finished this tonight!!! A lot of work, but delish!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@deniserollick1746]

Sour cream is definitely a whole food. Interesting how plant based eaters - a lot of them - don't look very healthy. Since moving to Keto and then to Carnivore, I feel like I am 30 and I am 57. I have 8 autoimmune diseases and have been miserable most of my life. Carnivore has saved my life. Thankful I found it. Takes me 10 minutes to make a meal. I am almost at goal from 250 pounds. I am pain free. I am impressed at what you both have done, but am wondering how you FEEL and if your weight loss has stalled.

[@ksilk20]

I am so excited to try this! My mom makes this summer squash recipe and she altered it to cream of celery for when I became vegetarian but once I started eating WFPB I just thought there's no way. What an awesome surprise! If you can make the Swiss style green bean casserole vegan I'll just lose my mind 😍

[@rcampbellnc]

You both are such an inspiration! Thank you for posting this and for all the work you're doing, coming up with this and video and posting and responding - THANK YOU!

[@rcampbellnc]

Very tasty - the family unit enjoyed this as did I tonight! Thanks for sharing!

[@patriciamcdonald6149]

Mmm... it does look cookbook worthy!

[@diannecaron164]

yummm....reminds me of one I use to make layered with cheese and garlic powder. Glad to have a healthy version!

[@dogbaker1]

It is time consuming and requires planning as you warned us. However it is super yummy. thanks for all your effort to perfect this recipe. I know how much time can be spent perfecting a new dish.

[@shgascoi]

This was always my favorite casserole and I thought I would never be able to recreate a healthy version. Thanks so much! I can’t wait to try your recipe.

[@lisamurphy7698]

you guys make great instruction videos. so nice and clear!

[@patriciagolding7092]

I like your soup sub and will try it. We’ve been buying a mix on line to sub the soup in green bean casserole, so this might be nice. I altered our family recipes in steps. I started by removing butter. Stuffing butter was replaced with veggie broth and sweet potato casserole was easy I didn’t substitute the butter, just removed it, and I used a flax egg. My adult kids like both recipes better now. I also use dates for cranberry sauce now instead of sugar. Vegan mac and cheese is now the center of the meal instead of turkey or ham. It’s all very good.i will be making your casserole this weekend for everyone to try. Thanks!

[@Islandgirl5270]

Great job, guys! Looks delicious!

[@mainejane6140]

Mac nuts would be the best dupe bc of their buttery flavor just like the original casserole. Good job!

[@cindystrother7710]

HOORAY A RECIPE THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING

[@melinaz3385]

I am a big soup fan. and I see all that delicious flavored water save for later, make soup! that's a good broth base.

[@theresefotiou7097]

Thank-you.--Been-looking-for-resipe-like-this-for-a-long-time.

[@anniecarbonneau1634]

More along the lines of what I was looking for! Cool!

[@kristagray8098]

Dangit! I had my holiday menu done and now I have to change it! Thanks a lot! 😉 Pretty sure that cream soup mix will become a staple!

[@martyschumacher6979]

All your recipes sound so good! Yum!!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you very much! 😀

[@doright9681]

FYI better than bullion also has a no-chicken bullion that is vegan as well. I can only get it on amazon, but it works.

[@lgalina997]

I would mix the RAW squash slices in just prior to the final bake...for the extra crunch. But you are definitely making me hungry!

[@lindahartman4543]

I make a Veg based Lasagna layered with prepped (precooked and drained eggplant and zucchini) in place of pasta. Sauce starts the pan as a light coating. Then, my layers are alternated noodle with finely diced cooked and drained potato, carrot, what veg have you layer. Sprinkle layers with veg Parm (ground cashew, seasoned breadcrumbs nutritional yeast) cheeze. "Noodle" then a light sauce layer. Another layer of cooked mushrooms, onion, garlic drained. Repeat layers until the pan is almost full. Alternative layers- tofu ricotta ) mashed tofu with minced parsley and a bit of garlic powder. Seitan or vegan crumble work for layers, too. My top layer is usually seeded tomato slices alternated with sliced vegan cheese.

[@christeljulia]

The real revelation here is the WFPB cream sauce sub. That could be used for soooo many things. Thank you!

[@mizfrog4776]

Tofu is not a whole food. It's processed beans.

[@lisaheilbron3431]

Brian and Jessica, I just made your casserole and it was The Bomb! The sauce is amazing. Instead of boiling the squash, I roasted it and the onions in the air-fryer. I also added some Quorn Beefless Crumbles, to give it a quasi meaty texture. Family said it tasted like all the flavors of THanksgiving in one pan. Thank you for the amazing recipe! Looking forward to seeing what other ideas you come up with for this sauce.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

That sounds great! I bet roasting made a big difference in flavor. I will have to try that. 😀

[@aromaofhope]

That really looks good.

[@jeandunaway9428]

My absolute favorite dish for holidays was baked mac n cheese. When we switched to plant-based, we make it now with Violife cheese, but I would love to find a whole-foods recipe that I love just as much. This dish, that you just made, looks amazing and I can't wait to try it! Thanks guys, for showing us the good stuff!

[@jaclynp.b.8412]

Yum! I also just made your refried beans and mushroom powder is genius!

[@joybooth7054]

Making for Christmas dinner😍

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Yeah, that's what we were thinking.

[@sarahedawkins]

You guys look awesome and so cheerful!!! You make me happy. ❤️

[@madcitywendy]

Looks great. It’s the alternative process and sauces that are so important. They are transferable to other purposes too! Cashews are so helpful!

[@marthabates3205]

I made and refrigerated the sauce so it will be ready to use tomorrow. Wow, that is some good stuff. I do think it would be good over green bean casserole as someone suggested. Thanks for sharing.

[@shereemoon]

Thank you for being such an encouragement! You inspire! And this sounds yummy!

[@artistgirl15]

I would sauté the veggies and use the liquid for the stuffing. The soup hack is amazing I can think of so many ways to use it.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Yeah, the soup was the real star of this video. 😀

[@nomadWalkr]

This looks great and I’m glad you found a way to make a healthier version of your mum’s casserole. The only thing I’d add, and I think others may have noted too, is that by boiling the veggies and then straining them, I think you’ve lost a lot of the nutrients. Maybe there’s a way to not do that. Maybe the veggies could be steamed instead. What do you think?

[@coreenwalker9514]

Sounds delicious! Perhaps canned chickpeas or frozen corn could be used as subs for the cashews to give creamy, richness for those with nut allergies.

[@sobellabg804]

Silken tofu makes a great mousse (the firm Silken type). Your sauce with a change of the spices would make a great Alfredo sauce. Might be able to sub cannelini beans for the cashews if folks want to go nut free though the ratio would probably have to change. Good job, Krocks! 👍🏻🥗❤️

[@gwenritch]

Great I have a xmas potluck to go and I’m going to make this!

[@marthachandler7662]

Cracker Barrel's hash brown casserole(add some nooch for the cheesy taste) or green bean casserole would work great with that sauce. You could add some mushrooms to the sauce after they have been cooked would be nice.

[@sarahedawkins]

I'm drooling, I miss cracker barrel!

[@justjenny1325]

Martha Chandler Cracker Barrel’s hash brown casserole has cream of chicken in it. I was devastated when I found that out. Lol

[@tammymasson2343]

OMG, I'm loving the pointer finger!!!

[@jacksonblack2776]

That looks amazing

[@hypnohope]

We don't eat cashews or tofu, so I used a can of drained cannelini beans and it turned out great! I think that seasoning mixture would make shoe leather taste good. I can't wait to try it on lots of other things.

[@libbybowles]

My mom made a dish called "Quick Chicken Divan". Over chicken and steamed broccoli was the secret sauce of cream of chicken soup, MAYONNAISE! :-P, and curry powder. The whole thing was buried under a mountain of melted cheddar cheese. I'm going to use your "chick'n" soup, and the curry powder over steamed broccoli and bake with your breadcrumbs. I think it's going to nail it! Thanks!

[@robinh6623]

That soup recipe can come in handy! I can easily see turning it into a crean of mushroom soup grinding up dried porcini mushrooms and using mushroom powder and seasoning blend. The technique is beautiful!! Thank you so much!!

[@dauntiekay2768]

That looks delicious! I am gonna have to try this!!!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Please do! 😀

[@butterflylove2642]

Y’all look so great, so healthy. Keep the awesome yummy recipes coming! Your squash casserole looks scrumptious!! Yep, I too remember the conventional squash casserole w/ all those ingredients you mentioned. Wouldn’t touch it these days for anything! Thanks for re-working & transforming that recipe!! 🌱👏🌱👏

[@joybooth7054]

My family ❤️

[@lovethatdragon2984]

Looks like a perfect dish for Christmas this year, thanks! I'm still working on perfecting vegan pierogies, can't quite get the dough to come out how I want it to. Those are what I miss the most during the holidays.

[@heidiminett8868]

When I make this, I stir everything together.... like a stuffing.... bread cubes and veggies and sauce...... the a few bread crumbs on top. But I'm looking forward to trying the sauce!

[@justjenny1325]

Heidi Minett that’s how I do it too. I need the texture all the way through. Lol

[@lananas7934]

Yum! This will be on my thanksgiving menu! I might add the gluten free stuffing I make on top. Worth it! Thank you!

[@melissamiller2696]

I used to make a tuna casserole with elbow pasta, peas and cream of mushroom soup. With your soup base, the only thing is to find a replacement for the tuna.

[@CierraReynoso]

I’m finally making this tomorrow!! I can’t wait! 😃

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

We hope you like it! 😀

[@CierraReynoso]

@@KrocksInTheKitchen It’s so delicious!! Thank you guys!! 😋 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! 🎄

[@mtnlayde01]

My mouth was watering watching you guys eat the casserole 😋😋😋😋

[@NancyLake444]

I love squash. I love certain kinds of squash during the winter and during the summer. I used to grow a bumper crop of squash every summer. We also grew eggplant and tomatoes. We could make a lovely ratatouille almost all summer. I would throw in a handful of mozzarella cheese and it seems that I would miss that cheese. It makes me wonder if just once in a blue moon cheese would be OK and we would not be arrested by the plant based police. They would probably make us eat potatoes for a few weeks. LOL. For Thanks giving I love acorn squash haved. I made a cranberry filling too. Yummy. There is not much that would have to change with that. Since we are not eating a turkey, (and I don't miss that part) I think stuffing the acorn squash with a Ezekiel type dressing would be so good. Yum. I always liked all the side dishes at thanksgiving.

[@angelawade1445]

Yummy making for Thanksgiving.

[@patihopkins5190]

You guys are recipe translating, Refining Gurus! Will be trying this recipe ASAP