Easy Scalloped Potatoes (Gluten Free & Dairy Free)

These Easy Scalloped Potatoes are the definition of homemade comfort food. The soft potatoes and rich creamy sauce are made with real, healthy ingredients yet it still tastes just like the original. This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, grain free, nut free and sugar free!

I totally get it. You are skeptical that these Easy Scalloped Potatoes taste just like the original since they are gluten free. I am always real about my recipes and if something isn’t going to taste exactly the same I give you a heads up. This is not one of those recipes. In fact, when my husband and I ate these for the first time we both said that if someone didn’t know that this recipe was gluten, dairy and grain free they would never be able to tell a difference! With each mouthwatering bite you get layers of perfectly tender potatoes covered in a buttery cream sauce for an irresistible taste.

What Ingredients Are Needed

• Potatoes-I would suggest using russet potatoes as they give the best results but you can also use yukon potatoes if you prefer.
• Onion-using a sweet onion gives it the best taste but you can always substitute if needed.
• Arrowroot flour-this is a grain free and gluten free flour that gives the sauce that thick and creamy consistency. My favorite brand of arrowroot flour is Bob’s Red Mill.
• Canned coconut milk-this replaces the cream in this recipe making it a dairy free option. It tends to separate in the can, so whisk together two cans and place them in the refrigerator before adding to the recipe. It helps create the creamy consistency and you can’t even taste the coconut flavor!
• Ghee-This replaces the butter in this dish. For a dairy free option use your favorite dairy free butter(like Earth Balance).
• Nutritional yeast-some scalloped potato recipes call for cheese so nutritional yeast is used to give it a slightly cheesy flavor. This is an optional ingredient, but I would highly suggest using it!
• Salt and pepper-are added between layers for extra seasoning.

How to Make Easy Scalloped Potatoes

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Peel and cut the potatoes into thin slices and dice the onion. Using a mandoline slicer makes this step much easier but a knife will also work. Cover the bottom of a greased 9 by 7 casserole dish with a layer of potatoes. Next, add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 cup diced onions, 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast and 1.5 Tablespoons of ghee on top of the potatoes. Repeat this step twice so that there are three layers of potatoes with salt, pepper, onions, nutritional yeast and ghee in between them. Add an additional layer of plain potatoes on top (for a total of 4 layers of potatoes).
2. Next, start making the sauce by adding the coconut milk to a saucepan. For best results, whisk together two cans of coconut milk and place them in the refrigerator before using. Add the arrowroot to the coconut milk once it begins to boil and reduce the heat. Make sure to whisk often until it becomes a thick and creamy consistency. This will happen quickly, about 2 minutes.
3. Pour the creamy sauce over the potatoes. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Use a fork to check to see if the potatoes are soft enough. If they are not ready yet, continue baking for 15 minutes. To get the crispy top, broil for 5 minutes.

These Easy Scalloped Potatoes are the perfect side dish for a regular weeknight dinner or holiday meal! They can be paired with my Baked Green Beans and Gluten Free Chicken Cordon Bleu recipes for a complete meal! Let me know if you try this recipe by tagging me on Instagram @theglutenfreegrasses or commenting below!

-Kelsey