Ingredients

• 5 russets potatoes , peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 0.5 cups vegan mayonnaise
• 0.5 cups soy milk
• 0.25 cups olive oil
• 3 tablespoons vegan cream cheese substitute , such as Tofutti
• 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn the heat to medium-low, and boil potatoes until tender, about 25 minutes; drain.
3. 3 Stir vegan mayonnaise, soy milk, olive oil, vegan cream cheese, and salt into potatoes, and mash with a potato masher until smooth and fluffy. Set mashed potatoes aside.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
5. 5 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, frozen peas, and tomato; cook and stir until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic, and pepper.
6. 6 Reduce heat to medium-low and crumble plant-based ground beef into the skillet with vegetables. Cook and stir, breaking up the meat substitute, until the mixture is hot, about 5 minutes.
7. 7 Spread vegetarian meat substitute mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
8. 8 Top with prepared mashed potatoes, smoothing them into an even layer. Sprinkle potatoes with shredded soy cheese.
9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and slightly browned and the casserole is hot, about 20 minutes.
10. 10 Enjoy!

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