OMG, Vegan Potatoes Au Gratin, an easy cheesy potato recipe. Another dangerously delicious reincarnation of a traditional comfort food made vegan. The original potatoes au gratin, also known as gratin dauphinoise, is a decadent French dish of sliced potatoes baked with cream and grated cheese and dates back to 1788 in the southeastern region of Dauphiné, France. The recipe itself was fairly easy to veganize, and while many consider potatoes au gratin an easy recipe to prepare, it is a bit time consuming. Thirty minutes of prep with ninety minutes of cook time for a total of two hours from start to finish.

Info

Time 2 hours
Difficulty Easy
Servings 9

Ingredients

6 large, 2 lbsYukon Gold or Red potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cupVegan butter
1/2 cup Shallots or Ononschopped
3 Tablespoons Gluten free flour You can use all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Ground Pepper
2 ½ cups So Delicious unsweetened coconut milk
4 ounces Dairy free cheeseI use Daiya brand

Vegan Potatoes Au Gratin

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Melt the vegan buttery spread in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and cook for about 5 minutes, until tender.
  3. Stir in the gluten free flour and add half of the non-dairy milk and stir well. Add the salt and pepper and continue to stir.
  4. Add the rest of the milk and the dairy free cheese, and turn the heat down to medium high. Cook while stirring constantly for a minute or two to allow the cheese to melt and the sauce to thicken.
  5. Place the thinly sliced potatoes in a casserole dish. Pour the sauce over the top. Stir to mix thoroughly. Dot the two tablespoons of vegan buttery spread over the top.
  6. Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for 40 minutes. The edges should be browned and the sauce should be bubbling.
  7. Let stand for about 15 minutes before serving.