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Dairy Free Scalloped Potatoes

April 20, 2022 By Tessa 13 Comments

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Whole30 compliant dairy free scalloped potatoes!!  I would never have thought something so laden with dairy could ever be remade into something totally free of it!! 
But I am here to tell you, these dairy free scalloped potatoes do not disappoint….creamy and ‘cheesy’ and oh so delicious!
 
As an added bonus, they are much lower in fat too for those watching their calories!

a scoop of creamy dairy free scalloped potatoes over the main dish

 

 

It doesn’t matter if you can eat whatever your little heart desires…these dairy free scalloped potatoes are delicious in their own right.

I consider it an added bonus that they are allergen friendly.

Although I have tweaked it, I first went digging for a recipe and found one on Go Dairy Free, a really lovely website, and her cookbook by the same name is indispensable for those learning to cut out the moo-cow ingredients in their lives.  I would have given a lot to have such a reference at my fingertips when I first cut out dairy!

This recipe really pleased everyone, and I couldn’t wait to eat it again the next day for leftovers (and potatoes aren’t even my thing).  As I polished off the last morsels, I longingly wished for more….and I am sure you will too!

close up eye level of a white plate filled with dairy free scalloped potatoes with a parsley garnish

Can I make these dairy free scalloped potatoes ahead of time?:

This recipe lends itself to making in advance and baking it when you are ready! 

Make the whole dish then cover and refrigerate until ready to bake!

Whole30 scalloped potatoes ingredient notes

  • I use my own homemade mayonnaise in this recipe.  Commercial mayonnaise has all sorts of weird fillers and unhealthy oils….often soybean oil which is pretty much guaranteed to be GMO.  I like to make my own:  it is SO easy, tastes FAR FAR better, and has NO scary ingredients.  There are plenty of vegan mayo recipes out there with the same technique, here a couple to check out if eggs are an issue for you:  Cybele’s Rice Milk Mayo (any milk would work) and another one by one of favorite bloggers, Tasty Yummies!
overhead view of a blue casserole dish with low fat scalloped potatoes
 

Here a couple of other Whole30 potato recipes:

  • Super popular for a reason: Crispy Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
  • Dairy Free Potato Soup is pure comfort in a bowl!
  • Whole30 Shepard’s Pie is homey and delicious!  
  • For a quick side, my roasted potato slices are like a homemade potato chip!  Kid fav!
  • These pan fried breakfast potatoes = YUM!

a scoop of dairy free scalloped potatoes held above casserole dish

Dairy Free Scalloped Potato Recipe:

If you try these paleo scalloped potatoes, be sure to come back and leave a comment!

a scoop of creamy dairy free scalloped potatoes over the main dish
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Healthy Dairy Free Scalloped Potatoes

These dairy free scalloped potatoes are a creamy and 'cheesy' without using any dairy products at all! No one will ever miss the cheese!

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword dairy free scalloped potatoes, paleo scalloped potatoes, whole30 scalloped potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 186 kcal
Author Tessa the Domestic Diva

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons allowed butter ghee, or any butter
  • 1/4 cup cassava flour or rice flour (not paleo or Whole30)
  • 1 3/4 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise I prefer my homemade version, hands down
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast found in bulk-food section on natural food stores, or more to taste. I usually double for extra 'cheesiness.'
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or other light vinegar, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • 5 medium potatoes I used yellow and red, or about 2-2 1/2 pounds
  • 1 medium onion chopped finely
  • Paprika for sprinkling I prefer smoked paprika for a flavor boost

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk all the ingredients through the sea salt, whisking constantly until bubbly and thick. Taste sauce and add more of any of the flavors for more punch as preferred. See optional spices to play with below.

  3. Meanwhile, slice the potatoes paper thin. You can use a mandolin for this, or your food processor with the slicing attachment (my favorite small appliance!) You could also do this by hand, but getting them very thin and even is much more difficult! I use the food processor to then finely mince the onion too. to save on dishes.

  4. Mix the potatoes and onions in a greased 11x17pan.

  5. Pour the sauce over the potatoes. I have used different sized pans for this, and I adjust the time for cooking up or down as necessary. Most important is to have fork-tender potatoes at the end!

  6. Sprinkle with the paprika.

  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 1-1/2 hours until bubbly and golden.

Recipe Notes

Optional spices to add into the sauce: 1 teaspoon garlic granules, 1/2 t smoked paprika, 1t thyme, a generous sprinkle of truffle powder.

Nutrition Facts
Healthy Dairy Free Scalloped Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 242mg11%
Potassium 651mg19%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 10IU0%
Vitamin C 31mg38%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

eye level scalloped potatoes on a white plate and browned top

 

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Comments

  1. Hope says

    April 8, 2019 at 12:49 PM

    5 stars
    Scalloped potatoes are one of my favourite dishes ever so when I saw you had a dairy free version I knew I had to try it! Was delicious – thank you – will be a new regular in our house!

    Reply
  2. Renee D Kohley says

    April 8, 2019 at 3:36 AM

    5 stars
    What a neat recipe! I am in charge of the cheesy potatoes for Easter dinner this year- I am going to try these!

    Reply
  3. Js says

    April 4, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    5 potatoes – about how many cups sliced? I have small potatoes; think up that migh make a difference.

    Reply
    • Tessa Simpson says

      April 4, 2015 at 5:37 PM

      hi Js! I can tell this is one of my first recipes, that is a very vague measurement, thank you! I will fix it! About 2-2 1/2 pounds!

      Reply
  4. Joyce @ It's Your Life says

    April 24, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    My mouth was watering as I scrolled down onto the image. I just switched to Follow Your Heart vegenaise, and love it I’ll use it to make this. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays, featuring this post tonight.

    Reply
  5. Carie Spence says

    April 18, 2014 at 4:53 AM

    I am so glad I found this! I can not have dairy but I used to love scalloped potatoes so I am excited to try this!

    Reply
    • Tessa Domestic Diva says

      April 18, 2014 at 6:04 AM

      I hope you find these as satisfying as we do Carie!!

      Reply
  6. Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says

    March 13, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Oh, yum! I like that you can make ahead and bake when you are ready! 🙂 Got this tweeted and pinned to our Gluten Free Fridays board! Thanks for linking up!

    Reply
  7. April @ The 21st Century Housewife says

    March 6, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    What a lovely dairy free version of this classic! Your scalloped potatoes look and sound delicious.

    Reply
  8. madge | the vegetarian casserole queen says

    March 5, 2013 at 3:00 AM

    5 stars
    Mmm. Those do sound good. I love the flavor of rice wine vinegar and nutritional yeast! Can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
  9. Tessa Domestic Diva says

    January 11, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Hope you all like them as much as we do!

    Reply
  10. CassidyS says

    January 11, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    This looks great – I'm printing it off right now!

    Reply
  11. Linda says

    January 10, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    I love how you made it dairy free. It sure looks like normal scalloped potatoes. I need to remember to use nutritional yeast more often.

    Reply

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