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    Home » Appetizer Recipes

    Loaded Baked Potato Wedges with Creamy Cheese Sauce and Tofu Bacony Bits

    Published: Aug 2, 2021 by Richa 18 Comments

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    Loaded Vegan Baked Potato Wedges – These crispy baked potato wedges are perfection! Baked until crispy and topped with vegan cashew cheese sauce, tofu bacon, and scallions. These just might be potato perfection!

    loaded potato wedges drizzled with vegan cheese sauce

    This easy recipe for Baked Loaded Potato Wedges will blow you away with the delicious combo of crispy baked potatoes,  tofu bacon bits, and a creamy vegan cashew cheese sauce.

    While you could eat these loaded potato wedges as a meal or side dish, I love serving these as a shared appetizer or a Game Day snack. Having a few is delicious, but having a whole sheet pan on your own is quite gluttonous so you might want to share. If you’re hosting a party, a movie night or a game day get-together, make sure to put these delicious loaded potato wedges on the menu and you will be everyone’s favorite!

    These Vegan Cheesy Potato Wedges are perfect for when you’re craving something cheesy and comforting. The potatoes are baked not fried.  They are baked on the same sheet pan as the tofu bacon which makes for easy clean-up. While the potato wedges are baking, we whip up my favorite vegan cashew cheese sauce. It only takes minutes and you’ll love the creamy rich texture. I like to make some extra and serve pasta with vegan cheese sauce and bacon the next day. You can also slice the potatoes into halves to make loaded baked potatoes!

    loaded baked potato wedges on a a platter topped with vegan cheese sauce and tofu bacon

    More Vegan Game Day Foods & Snacks

    • Firecracker crispy tofu wings
    • Spinach artichoke dip 
    • Thai Layered Dip -because Peanut sauce.
    • Spicy Pepper Crisp Cauliflower bites with celery ranch
    • Zucchini chickpea Fritters
    • Cajun Chickpea Fries

    baked potato wedges topped with vegan cashew cheese sauce and tofu bacon bits
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    Baked Potato Wedges with Creamy Cheese Sauce and Tofu Bacony Bits

    Loaded Vegan Baked Potato Wedges - These crispy baked potato wedges are perfection! Baked until crispy and topped with vegan cashew cheese sauce, tofu bacon, and scallions. These just might be potato perfection!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Side
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: baked potato wedges, baked potatoes vegan, crispy potato wedges
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 363kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 3 - 4 russet potatoes
    • 2 teaspoons oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    For the cheese sauce:

    • 3/4 cup (96.75 g) raw cashews
    • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
    • 1 clove of garlic
    • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
    • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard or 1/2 teaspoon of stoneground mustard
    • 1 cup (250 ml) water
    • 1 teaspoon flour use corn starch or tapioca starch for gluten-free
    • generous dash of black pepper

    For the tofu bacony bits:

    • 7 ounces (198.45 g) of firm or extra firm tofu pressed for 15 minutes
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons of soy sauce
    • 2 teaspoons oil
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon of sugar or maple syrup
    • A few drops of liquid smoke optional

    Instructions

    • To make potatoes, slice the potatoes into the wedge size that you want and add to a large saucepan filled with water.
    • Bring to a boil. Then continue to boil for 3-4 minutes or until the potatoes are just starting to get soft. Drain and pat well to dry for a few minutes.
    • Then toss the potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    • For tofu bacony bits: slice up the tofu into small cubes then add the rest of the ingredients to the tofu bowl and toss well to coat.
    • Spread these tofu cubes on another parchment lined baking sheet or a different parchment paper on the same baking sheet with your potatoes. Tofu might get cooked faster than the potatoes, so use a separate sheet. Spread it in an even single layer.
    • Put it in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 c) . Check after 15 minutes if the tofu is starting to get crisp on the edges. Move the tofu around so that the tofu can crisp evenly .
    • Remove the tofu once it's crispy depending on your oven. It might be done at 25 minutes or 30 minutes.
    • Remove the potatoes when they are getting brown on some edges. That might take another 5-10 minutes.
    • Make your cheese sauce by blending all of the ingredients until smooth. Transfer this cheese mixture into a saucepan over medium heat and cook it until the mixture has thickened evenly.
    • You want to keep stirring it frequently because it will start to clump at the bottom.
    • Once thickened, remove from heat. Serve the fries topped with the cheese sauce, tofu bacony bits, and green onion, and some black pepper if you like.

    Notes

    • Nut-free: use my nutfree queso
    • You can soak the cashews in hot water for 15 minutes and then drain. Soaking them in hot water speeds up the process and helps them blend up creamy.
    • I usually just use unsoaked cashews and blend them for a minute in a blender. Then I let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes and then blend it again. Letting it sit is like an automatic soak of the blended cashews

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Baked Potato Wedges with Creamy Cheese Sauce and Tofu Bacony Bits
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 363 Calories from Fat 153
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17g26%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Sodium 653mg28%
    Potassium 931mg27%
    Carbohydrates 41g14%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 15g30%
    Vitamin A 60IU1%
    Vitamin C 13mg16%
    Calcium 99mg10%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Ingredients:

    • russet potatoes work best for  making potato wedges
    • as a seasoning, we use a simple blend of salt and black pepper
    • the vegan cheese sauce is a simple blend of soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt and ground mustard
    • a small amount of flour thickens the cheese sauce upon heating. You can use corn starch or tapioca starch for gluten-free
    • for making the tofu bacon we need firm or extra firm tofu pressed for 15 minutes then tossed in a sweet & smoky mix of soy sauce,  oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and sugar
    • for extra smokiness, add a couple of drops of liquid smoke

    Tips:

    • I recommend you use Russet Potatoes in this recipe. Their high-starch content makes them the perfect choice when making fries and wedges.
    • You can soak the cashews in hot water for 15 minutes and then drain. Soaking them in hot water speeds up the process and helps them blend up creamy.
    • I usually just use unsoaked cashews and blend them for a minute in a blender. Then I let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes and then blend it again. Letting it sit is like an automatic soak of the blended cashews

    ingredients for loaded potato wedges

    How to make Loaded Vegan Potato Wedges:

    To make potatoes, slice the potatoes into the wedge size that you want and add to a large saucepan filled with water. Bring to a boil and boil for 3-4 minutes or until the potatoes are just starting to get soft. Drain and pat well to dry for a few minutes.

    baking sheet with marinated tofu cubes and seasoned potato wedges

    Toss the potato wedges with a mixture of oil, salt, and pepper then spread them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

    For tofu bacony bits: slice up the pressed tofu into small cubes then add the rest of the tofu bacon ingredients into the tofu bowl and toss everything well to coat.

    Spread the seasoned tofu cubes on another parchment-lined baking sheet or, if you have a big sheet pan on a different parchment paper on the same baking sheet along with your potatoes. You want to have it separate because tofu might get cooked faster than the potatoes.


    a platter of crispy vegan baked potato wedges next to a small bowl of queso and tofu bacon

     

    Put it in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 c). Check after 15 minutes if the tofu is starting to get crisp on the edges.

    Move the tofu around so that it can crisp up evenly.

    Remove the tofu once it’s crispy depending on your oven. It might be done in 25 minutes or 30 minutes. Remove the potatoes wedges when they are getting brown around the edges. That might take another 5-10 minutes.

    saucepan with vegan cheese sauce
    Make your cheese sauce by blending all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender until nice and smooth.

    Transfer this cheese mixture into a saucepan over medium heat and place it on medium heat until the mixture has thickened evenly. You want to keep stirring frequently because it will start to clump at the bottom.

    Once the cheese sauce has thickened, remove the pot from the heat. Serve the baked potato wedges topped with the cheese sauce, tofu bacony bits, and green onion, and some black pepper if you like.

    crispy vegan baked loaded fries topped with vegan cheese sauce and tofu bacon bits

    Love the Cheese & Tofu Bacon Combo?

    For lovers of all things cheese and tofu bacon: You can also use this cheese sauce and bacony bits to make pasta. Cool pasta and toss in the cheese sauce topped with the bacony bits and serve!

     

     

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    1. Alexandria Phillips

      July 30, 2022 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      I have not made this entire recipe but I did make fries with the cheese sauce and this cheese sauce is AMAZING!! MAKE IT!!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 02, 2022 at 12:23 pm

        good advice, thank you

        Reply
    2. Christina

      December 21, 2021 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      Delicious!! Don’t tell anyone but my husband licked his plate clean.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 21, 2021 at 1:51 pm

        i won’t

        Reply
    3. Christina Papulis

      December 20, 2021 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this so much. Don’t tell anyone that my husband licked his plate clean.
      I can’t wait to see your new book.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 21, 2021 at 1:50 pm

        i won’t tell!

        Reply
    4. Rose

      September 10, 2021 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Richa, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made double batches of these bacony bits since you posted this recipe. Today, I made a quadruple batch!! CALLING ALL VEGANS AND VEGETARIANS! MAKE THESE – THEY’RE LIFE CHANGING!! Served some to picky eaters last weekend and they loved them, too. Honestly? If I could, I’d give them 10 stars. Thank you Richa!!!

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 10, 2021 at 7:40 pm

        Yay!!!

        Reply
        • Rose

          October 09, 2021 at 1:22 pm

          Hi again, Richa. Decided to mix it up a bit today and used your bacon bits seasoning on cooled, cooked quinoa which I then roasted in a 325 degree oven, stirring every 10 minutes or so until the individual quinoa “buds” were crispy. Turned out terrific!

          Reply
          • Richa

            October 09, 2021 at 7:05 pm

            Great idea!

            Reply
    5. Cody

      August 24, 2021 at 9:04 am

      I’d like to know how you incorporated the tamari

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 24, 2021 at 6:52 pm

        thres’ no tamari in this recipe

        Reply
      • Richa

        August 25, 2021 at 2:32 pm

        Use tamari instead of soy sauce

        Reply
    6. Rose

      August 02, 2021 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Richa! Have just now tried the bacony bits and they are delicious! I used low sodium soy sauce and wish I hadn’t – it could be saltier. Next time I will use either regular soy sauce or more likely tamari. I did use a smidge of liquid smoke. Will definitely make again. Thanks Richa!!

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 02, 2021 at 2:47 pm

        Awesome! You can add in a bit of salt when you taste test while baking.

        Reply
        • Rose

          August 03, 2021 at 1:42 pm

          5 stars
          Yes, that’s exactly what I did, Richa.
          But I made another batch today using tamari and honestly, I’d give it ten stars if I could! I’ve only tried making fake bacon with coconut before and, well, in a word, yuck. But this, this tastes, and crunches like the real thing. Even my tofu adverse, non vegan, non vegetarian husband said it was delicious – and trust me, that’s something!

          Reply
    7. Nina

      August 02, 2021 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      👏👏👏 Greetings from the UK. The recipe looks fabulous…. Can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 02, 2021 at 2:54 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply

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