Make these easy gluten-free scalloped potatoes anytime – no special occasion required! Sliced potatoes layered with a rich cheese sauce, baked to perfection. Serve warm for a comforting, indulgent, simple, delicious side dish.
Easy Gluten-Free Scalloped Potatoes
These simple, cheesy, gluten-free scalloped potatoes also known as au gratin potatoes. True to their name, they're incredibly easy to whip up, made with easy ingredients. Whether a regular weeknight dinner or a special holiday feast, these potatoes make the perfect gluten-free, cheesy side dish. The creamy cheese sauce adds a savory flavor that pairs well with any main course.
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- Easy Gluten-Free Scalloped Potatoes
- Ingredients
- How to Make?
- Variations
- Tips to Make the Best Scalloped Potatoes
- Can You Make Scalloped Potatoes Ahead of Time?
- Can you Freeze Scalloped Potatoes?
- How to Reheat?
- What to serve with scalloped potatoes.
- Common Questions
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Ingredients
This gluten-free cheesy potato recipe uses simple everyday ingredients, but don't let that fool you because they are filled with delicious flavor!
- Potatoes: Use Yukon Gold Potatoes; trust me, do this!
- Shallot or Onion: Adds a subtle hint of sweetness and depth to the dish.
- Butter: A little bit adds richness and enhances the overall flavor.
- Heavy Cream: The rich cream adds a creamy and smooth texture to the dish, making it even more indulgent.
- Garlic: Minced garlic brings the dish a delicious aroma and savory taste.
- Parmesan Cheese: Adds a nutty and salty flavor that complements the other ingredients perfectly.
- Gruyere Cheese: You can sub in Asiago or even mozzarella. If you want it more cheesy, I have also found white cheddar an excellent addition to these gluten-free scalloped potatoes.
- Spices & herbs: You'll need fresh thyme, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
How to Make?
- In a pot, sauté onions in 2 tablespoons of butter until soft. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Mix heavy cream and spices into the sautéed onions, then simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
- Add the potatoes to the sauce and simmer for 10-15 minutes until they're just fork-tender; avoid overcooking.
- Spoon a layer of sauce and potatoes into the dish. Sprinkle some cheese on top. Repeat this layering process until you finish with the remaining cheese. Cover the potatoes and bake for 40 minutes.
- Uncover and broil until the tops of the potatoes are lightly golden brown. Take the potatoes out of the oven and rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Variations
This recipe for gluten-free scalloped potatoes is delicious, as written, but sometimes switching things up is fun. Here are a few ideas to take your gluten-free au gratin potatoes to the next level.
- Top with some gluten-free bread crumbs. - Go the traditional au gratin potato route and add some gluten-free bread crumbs to these cheesy potatoes for added texture.
- Add meat. - You can add diced ham or leftover diced turkey to add some texture and protein.
- Add vegetables. - Up the vegetables; adding carrots or peas will add visual interest and extra flavor.
- You could even add both and make this an easy gluten-free casserole the whole family will eat up.
Tips to Make the Best Scalloped Potatoes
- Be sure to wash your potatoes well before slicing to remove any dirt.
- Make sure your potatoes are sliced as evenly as possible. - This will help make sure that your potatoes cook at an even rate.
- If you find that your potatoes are taking forever to cook in the oven, they were likely cut too thick,
- Did your potatoes turn brown? - This is caused by contact with the potato flesh and the air. To prevent your potatoes from browning while you are cutting them, submerge the sliced potatoes into a bowl of cold water.
Can You Make Scalloped Potatoes Ahead of Time?
I often make these gluten-free scalloped potatoes ahead of time, especially around the holidays.
- I like to start them and place them into the baking dish, stopping before they are baked.
- Then, I will cover the potatoes with saran wrap so that it is touching the surface of the potatoes. This simple trick helps prevent a film from forming on the potatoes, just like when making pudding.
- Once ready to bake them, I will remove the saran wrap, top them with the cheeses, and rest them on the counter for about 30 minutes before covering and baking the gluten-free scalloped potatoes.
- If you don't want to make these gluten-free au gratin potatoes ahead of time, you can also slice your potatoes the day before. Store your sliced potatoes in a bowl of cold water in the fridge until you can use them.
Can you Freeze Scalloped Potatoes?
You can freeze these gluten-free scalloped potatoes after they have been fully cooked and cooled. When ready to reheat your frozen scalloped potatoes, add some extra cheese to the top and bake until they are warmed. The texture will be the same as when they were first cooked.
- You do not need to defrost before reheating frozen scalloped potatoes.
- If you are going to freeze these gluten-free cheesy potatoes, I suggest using a freezer-safe container and not ceramic or glass that can break from the temperature changes.
How to Reheat?
Popping these gluten-free au gratin potatoes into an oven at 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes brings leftovers of the gluten-free cheesy potatoes back to life.
What to serve with scalloped potatoes.
I like to pair these gluten-free scalloped potatoes with many different recipes, but a few of my favorites are easy roasted chicken. My husband is a huge fan of these when I make them with a juicy steak. Another great option is to serve them alongside a fresh green salad for a lighter meal.
Common Questions
It doesn't matter if you call these gluten-free scalloped potatoes or au gratin potatoes; here are a few commonly asked questions and answers to help you make them delicious every time.
Slice the potatoes as evenly as you can. I find the best thickness for the best-scalloped potatoes is about an eighth of an inch thick. I use my mandoline to cut my potatoes for these gluten-free scalloped potatoes.
The answer is you can if you prefer. I use Yukon gold potatoes when I make these scalloped potatoes, so I do not tend to peel them beforehand. If you choose to use another type of potato, you can, and then peeling is up to you.
The secret to creamy and soft scalloped potatoes is to simmer the sliced potatoes in the cream sauce before placing them in the oven. This little extra step helps to give the potatoes a head start on the baking process, leaving you with perfectly tender, gluten-free scalloped potatoes.
Allowing the gluten-free scalloped potatoes to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving allows the sauce to cool and thicken more. This will help the cream sauce stick to the potatoes more, leaving you with potatoes in a perfectly creamy sauce.
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Easy Gluten-free Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 Pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes 5-6 cups sliced.
- 1 Small Shallot or Onion About ¼ C Small Diced
- 3 Cups Heavy Cream
- 3 Tablespoons Butter divided
- 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 Teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese Shredded
- 1 Cup Guryere Cheese Shredded, you can use asiago or even mozzarella if you prefer
- 1 Tablespoon Thyme Leaves Fresh if possible
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Slice the potatoes to ⅛ in thick.4 Pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes
- In a medium to large saucepan, saute the onions and two tablespoons of butter until soft and then add the garlic until the garlic is frangrant.1 Small Shallot or Onion, 3 Tablespoons Butter, 3 Cloves Garlic
- Combine the heavy cream and spices to the onions and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.3 Cups Heavy Cream, 1 Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Pepper, 1 Tablespoon Thyme Leaves, 1 Teaspoon Nutmeg
- Add the potatoes and let them simmer in the sauce for about 10-15 minutes until the potatoes start to get fork-tender, but do not overcook.4 Pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes
- Lightly butter the baking dish with the remaining tablespoon of butter.3 Tablespoons Butter
- Spoon some of the sauce and potatoes into the dish. Top with some of the cheeses. Repeat with remaining potatoes and cheese until you end with the remaining cheese.1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, 1 Cup Guryere Cheese
- Cover the potatoes and bake them for 40 minutes.
- Uncover and broil until the tops of the potatoes are slightly golden brown.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them rest at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Slice the potatoes as evenly as you can. For the best scalloped potatoes, I find the best thickness is about an eighth of an inch. I use my mandoline to cut my potatoes for these gluten-free scalloped potatoes. Do you have to peel potatoes before making gluten-free scalloped potatoes?
The answer is you can if you prefer. I use Yukon gold potatoes when I make these scalloped potatoes, so I do not tend to peel them beforehand. If you choose to use another type of potato, you can, and then peeling is up to you. How do you keep your scalloped potatoes from being crunchy after being baked?
The secret to creamy and soft scalloped potatoes is to simmer the sliced potatoes in the cream sauce before placing them in the oven. This little extra step helps to give the potatoes a head start on the baking process, leaving you with perfectly tender, gluten-free scalloped potatoes. Do you have to let gluten-free scalloped potatoes rest?
Allowing the gluten-free scalloped potatoes to rest for about 10-15 minutes before serving allows the sauce to cool and thicken more. This will help the cream sauce stick to the potatoes more, leaving you with potatoes in a perfectly creamy sauce.
Carrian says
Great recipe!