Spud Mound

Delicious and filling, these potatoes are a mountain of happiness!

Delicious bowl of spuds, cheese, veggies, and vegan sausage. 

Spud Mound


Serves 6-8
Takes: 45-50 Minutes

What you will need:


  • 3lbs Golden Potatoes
  • 1 TBS Earth Balance (can sub olive oil)
  • 1 TBS Thyme
  • 1 TBS Table Salt
  • 1 TBS Sea Salt
  • 1 TBS Chopped Parsley 
  • 1 TBS Minced Dried Onion
  • 4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 Large Tomato (chopped)
  • 2 Green Onions (diced)
  • 1 Avocado (smashed)
  • 1 tsp Lime Juice
  • 1/4 Cup Spinach (chopped)
  • 1 Package Tofurkey Spinach Pesto Sausage
  • 1 Package Daiya Mozzarella 
  • Fresh Ground Pepper (to taste)


To Make:

  1. Place potatoes and table salt into a large pot and all with water.
  2. Bring to a boil, then turn down to med and boil 15-25 minutes until potatoes are tender. 
  3. Drain and cool potatoes.
  4. Preheat oven to 450.
  5. Place potatoes on a greased baking sheet.
  6. Use heel of hand (or potato masher or fork) to gently smash potatoes, making sure they stay in one piece.
  7. Heat Earth Balance in microwave for 1 minute, or until melted.
  8. Brush melted butter on potatoes.
  9. Sprinkle spices and garlic on top of potatoes and grind pepper to taste. 
  10. Place potatoes in oven for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are golden brown.
    11. Potatoes after they are smashed, spiced, and baked. 
  11. Chop sausages into 1in pieces and place on skillet, and cook over med heat for 1-3 minutes (turning sausages half way through).
  12. Take out and sprinkle daiya on top, then place back in oven until cheese is melted (1-2 minutes). 
  13.  Place a few potatoes in a bowl and top with remaining ingredients.




Enjoy!


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