Creamy Scalloped Potatoes (Potato Gratin Style)
Thinly sliced potatoes layered in a rich cream sauce with onion, garlic, herbs, and melting cheese. Soft, silky, comforting, and golden on top. Perfect for holidays or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- 1.2 to 1.5 kg potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 large onions thinly sliced
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic sliced
- 3 tbsp vegan butter
- 2 to 3 tbsp flour
- 500 ml vegan cream or full fat coconut milk
- Fresh thyme or mixed fresh herbs
- Salt and black pepper
- Cheese or vegan cheese shredded for topping
Instructions
- Slice potatoes very thinly using a mandoline and set aside in a large bowl.
- In a pan, sauté onions and garlic until soft and lightly golden.
- Add vegan butter and flour. Stir and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly pour in cream or coconut milk while stirring until smooth.
- Add fresh herbs, salt, pepper, and seasoning into the sauce — taste and adjust.
- Now pour the entire sauce over the potatoes in the bowl and gently mix until every slice is coated.
- Transfer the coated potatoes into an oven dish, then pour any remaining liquid from the bowl on top.
- Cover with foil and bake at 200°C for about 45 minutes.
- Remove foil, add cheese, and bake another 20 to 30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
• Yukon gold or starchy potatoes create the best texture.
• Full fat coconut milk works just as well as cream.
• If making ahead bake covered let cool refrigerate and reheat before serving.
• Full fat coconut milk works just as well as cream.
• If making ahead bake covered let cool refrigerate and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 45mgPotassium: 5mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 267IUCalcium: 0.4mgIron: 0.1mg