How to Make the Perfect Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
American · Medium · 80 min · 6 servings
These vegan scalloped potatoes are layered with thinly sliced potatoes in a rich creamy dairy-free sauce. This comforting vegan side dish is baked until golden and bubbly making it the perfect plant-based addition to any holiday table.
Why this recipe works
This Vegan Scalloped Potatoes recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 80 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 310 calories with 7g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 7 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2.5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes thinly sliced
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked 2 hours
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Blend the Cream Sauce
Drain soaked cashews and blend with vegetable broth garlic nutritional yeast onion powder salt and pepper until completely smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 2: Layer the Potatoes
Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Layer one third of potato slices and onion slices in the dish overlapping slightly. Pour one third of the sauce over evenly. Repeat layers twice more ending with sauce on top.
Step 3: Cover and Bake
Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 4: Brown the Top
Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden brown and sauce is bubbling around the edges. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- raw cashews → full-fat canned coconut milk for a nut-free creamy sauce
- Yukon gold potatoes → sweet potatoes for a sweeter variation
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Slicing potatoes too thick which results in uneven cooking and hard centers
- Not covering with foil during the first bake which dries out the top before potatoes are tender
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 310 calories, 7g protein, 42g carbs, 13g fat, 4g fiber.
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