This dairy-free scalloped potatoes recipe is pure comfort food. The layers of tender sliced potatoes baked in a savory creamy white sauce make these potatoes extra special. These delicious potatoes take a while to bake so they’re perfect for weekends or for a special meal.
Do you peel scalloped potatoes?
It’s up to you. Some recipes call for them to be peeled, not peeled, or even peeled in stripes lengthwise so there are small sections of the peel on each slice. I prefer to peel my scalloped potatoes. But it’s totally up to you.
What’s the difference between scalloped potatoes and au gratin potatoes?
Scalloped potatoes are baked with a white sauce and au gratin potatoes are baked with a cheese sauce. You’ll find a lot of recipes for scalloped potatoes that add cheese too, but traditionally it doesn’t contain cheese.
How to Make Dairy-Free Scalloped Potatoes from scratch:
Melt dairy-free buttery spread in a large skillet. I use Smart Balance. Then add chopped onion and cook until onions are translucent around 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Next stir in crushed garlic and cornstarch. Cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
Continue to stir while slowly pouring in the almond milk and chicken broth.
Continue cooking the sauce over medium heat for several minutes until it thickens. Stir frequently. Remove from heat and set aside while you peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread a small amount of white sauce in the bottom of the pan and then layer with a third of the sliced potatoes. Spoon about a third of the white sauce over the potatoes.
Repeat layers of potatoes and sauce. Spread the last layer of sauce over the potatoes being sure to have them all covered. Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and place in the oven to bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 45 minutes. Then broil for 3-4 minutes to get a golden top.
Remove from oven. Optional: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top.
How to make sure your scalloped potatoes are soft and tender?
Start with thinly sliced potatoes and allow enough time for them to thoroughly bake, 45 minutes covered and 45 minutes uncovered, and then a couple of minutes under the broiler.
More Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free Side Dishes You’ll Love:
Baked Beans with Smoked Sausage
Easy Corn Salad
Dairy-Free Cheesy Cauliflower Rice
Sweet Potato Casserole
Broccoli Salad with Grapes
Dairy-Free Scalloped Potatoes (Gluten-Free)
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 94 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 59 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Sides
- Method: Oven
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Creamy and comforting dairy-free scalloped potatoes are baked in a delicious savory white sauce.
Ingredients
1/2 cup dairy-free buttery spread, Smart Balance or Earth Balance
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups almond milk, unsweetened
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley. optional
3 lbs potatoes, russet or Yukon
Instructions
Melt dairy-free buttery spread in a large skillet over medium heat. Then add chopped onion and cook until onions are translucent around 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Next stir in crushed garlic and cornstarch. Cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
Continue to stir while slowly pouring in the almond milk and chicken broth.
Cook the sauce for several minutes, stirring frequently until it thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Peel and thinly slice the potatoes.
Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread a small amount of white sauce in the bottom of the pan and then layer with a third of the sliced potatoes. Spoon about a third of the white sauce over the potatoes.
Repeat 2 more layers of potatoes and sauce. Spread the last layer of sauce over the potatoes being sure to have them all covered.
Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil, shiny side down, and place in the oven to bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 45 minutes. Then broil for 3-4 minutes to get a golden top.
Remove from oven.
Optional: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top.
Keywords: scalloped potatoes with cornstarch, scalloped potatoes gluten-free, dairy-free gluten-free scalloped potatoes, side dish
SUZANNE ASCHENBECK
Really yummy – but there was no direction for using the chicken broth. I added it with the almond milk.
★★★★
MamaShire
Ope, thanks for letting me know. I updated the recipe and yes, add it with the almond milk.
B
Fantastic!!
Jamie F.
I love this recipe I’m lactose intolerant and this is the best scalloped potatoes recipe I’ve made. Thanks.XOXO
★★★★★
MamaShire
That’s wonderful! Thanks for letting me know.
Lauren
Hi there! Could I use oat milk instead of almond milk? Thanks!
MamaShire
I haven’t made it with oat milk but I think it should work fine.
Joyce
My family loved the taste of these potatoes. Will be making them again.
★★★★★
Jody
Do you know if these freeze well?
MamaShire
Yes, you can freeze these. I haven’t tried it yet but from what I’ve read you can freeze scalloped potatoes. Put them in freezer-safe containers or double wrap the pan they were baked in with aluminum foil. Can be frozen for a few weeks. Let them thaw in the refrigerator then reheat.