Description
Ready for the ultimate comfort food that’s 100% plant-based and gluten-free? This Vegan Potato Bake Gluten Free is a golden, creamy, and satisfying dish perfect for cozy dinners, weekend meal prep, or holiday sides. Made with thin-sliced Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, a savory dairy-free cream sauce, and topped with fresh green onions, this easy recipe is a must for your list of dinner ideas, quick bakes, and healthy comfort food options.
Ingredients
6 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
3/4 cup canned full-fat coconut milk
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegan butter
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh chives or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel and thinly slice the potatoes to about 1/8 inch thick. Use a mandoline for best results. Soak in cold water to prevent browning.
2. In a saucepan, heat olive oil and cook the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
3. Stir in cornstarch and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in almond milk and coconut milk to avoid clumps.
4. Add nutritional yeast, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium baking dish.
6. Drain potatoes and pat dry. Layer them in the dish, pouring some sauce between each layer. Finish with remaining sauce on top.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
8. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions or chives.
Notes
For the creamiest sauce, use full-fat coconut milk along with a neutral non-dairy milk.
Always let the bake rest before slicing to allow it to set properly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning in the sauce before layering to ensure flavor throughout.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan potato bake, gluten free casserole, dairy free potato bake, easy vegan dinner