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Vegan Scalloped Potatoes (Oil-Free!)

Sep 16, 2023 by Kaitlin · 8 Comments

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These Vegan Scalloped Potatoes are just as creamy & delicious as the traditional version... but made with healthier whole-food plant-based ingredients! Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or everyday side dish. (Vegan, gluten-free, refined oil-free.)

Vegan scalloped potatoes on a white plate with fork and fresh thyme

I love making healthier versions of classic comfort foods that taste just as decadent as the original!

These scalloped potatoes are so creamy and delicious but are made with no heavy cream or butter. Just whole food, plant-based ingredients!

There's so much savory flavor from the vegan cheese sauce made with cashews. (Plus it's a good source of protein, fiber, and iron.)

It's such a satisfying side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner, holidays, get-togethers, or any day you need a little extra comfort.

Gold potatoes, onion, garlic, cashews, miso, and nutritional yeast ingredients laid out on a metal tray

Ingredients for Vegan Scalloped Potatoes

For this recipe, you'll layer in a large casserole dish then bake in the oven:

  • Gold potatoes: I like using Yukon gold potatoes since they're naturally creamy and buttery, but you can use russet potatoes or white potatoes. I buy organic potatoes whenever possible. Peeling the potatoes is up to you. You can peel them if you'd like, but I usually don't bother (especially if I'm using organic potatoes). The skins are a great source of nutrients and it gives the dish a nice "rustic" feel.
  • Yellow onion: Or substitute with sweet onion or white onion if needed.
  • Fresh garlic cloves: We'll use five or six cloves for this recipe, but you can use even more if you love garlic.
  • Raw cashews: This helps create the rich and creamy base for our sauce.
  • Plant milk: Be sure to use plain and unsweetened non-dairy milk. I use homemade cashew milk, but you can substitute with your own favorite dairy-free milk such as soy milk, oat milk, or almond milk.
  • Vegetable broth: Be sure to use low-sodium if desired.
  • Nutritional yeast: This adds the savory "cheesy" flavor.
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • White miso: Or substitute sea salt, but I recommend miso if you have it. It adds a fuller, richer flavor.
Overhead view of cheesy cashew sauce ingredients in a blender before blending

Tips

Slicing the potatoes: You can use a mandoline slicer if you have one for the thin slices. I don't have one, so I carefully slice as evenly as possible with a knife.

Making the cashew cream sauce: We'll use a high-speed blender to blend the cashew sauce to pour over the sliced potatoes. Adjust the taste as desired or add black pepper. If you don't have a high-powered blender, I suggest soaking your cashews several hours or overnight to help blend a smoother sauce.

Layering: When layering the sauce and potatoes in your casserole dish, be sure to leave a little room at the top (not filling it completely to the brim) because the sauce will thicken and bubble in the oven.

Spraying your baking dish: I choose not to spray my pan with oil or non-stick spray. It does stick a little, but I consider it an acceptable amount. Be sure to lightly spray yours if desired however.

Steps showing the preparation of vegan scalloped potatoes in a large glass baking dish

Customizing

Potatoes: I prefer Yukon golds, but feel free to substitute russets or even sweet potatoes or yams. A combination of a couple different potato varieties would be fun too.

Add richness: This version is whole food plant-based, however you can opt to add vegan butter, vegan cheese, or olive oil for added richness if desired.

Extra-cheesy option: Sprinkle a light layer of dairy-free cheddar shreds (or other vegan shredded cheese) in the middle layer as you’re assembling the dish. Or you can simply top with cheese during the last 10-15 minutes of bake time.

Serving

Garnish: Before serving, you can also top the dish with a couple teaspoons of chopped fresh herbs if desired. (Fresh thyme, sage, rosemary, oregano, sliced chives, etc.)

Storing

Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container. I find it keeps for about 4 days. Simply reheat in the microwave when ready to enjoy.

Overhead view of a spoon scooping into a pan of vegan scalloped potatoes

For more inspiration, also browse all vegan potato recipes or side dish recipes.

Vegan scalloped potatoes on a white plate with fork and fresh thyme

Vegan Scalloped Potatoes (Oil-Free!)

These scalloped potatoes are just as creamy & delicious as the traditional version... but made with healthier whole-food plant-based ingredients! Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or everyday side dish.
4.88 from 8 votes
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Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes
Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings: 10 side servings

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 5-6 cloves garlic

For the creamy sauce:

  • 1 1/4 cups raw cashews, soaked*
  • 1 1/2 cups plant milk (plain & unsweetened)
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. white miso paste

Garnish (optional):

  • Fresh chives, thyme, sage, rosemary, parsley, etc.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Finely dice onion and mince garlic.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion for 7-8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. vegetable broth/water for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.) When onion is translucent, add garlic and sauté 1 more minute. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, thinly slice the potatoes about 1/8-inch thick, or less. Set aside. (I leave the skins on the potatoes, but you can peel them before slicing if desired.)
  • Make the creamy sauce: Add all sauce ingredients to a high-powered blender. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth.
  • In a large 9 x 13-inch casserole baking dish (lightly sprayed to help prevent sticking if desired), begin layering. Layer half of the potatoes, then the entire onion/garlic mixture, then pour half of the sauce (about 2 cups) on top.
  • Layer the rest of the potatoes and pour the remaining sauce on top. (The potatoes should be mostly submerged – gently press down if needed.)
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil, then bake 15-20 more minutes or until top is lightly golden and potatoes are tender and cooked through. Add any desired garnish, and salt & pepper to taste.

Notes

*Soaking cashews: In a heat-safe bowl, cover the raw cashews with hot water until they’re submerged. Set aside and let sit for about 10 minutes. Then drain and rinse before using. If you don't have a high-speed blender, you may want to soak your cashews 8 hours or overnight.
Layering: When layering, be sure to leave a little room at the top (not filling it completely to the brim) as the sauce will thicken and bubble in the oven.
Baking time: This can vary based on your oven and how thin you sliced the potatoes. After 60 minutes, gently pierce potatoes with a fork to check tenderness and return to oven for 10-20 minutes if necessary.
Recipe originally published November 2018. Updated September 2023.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Scalloped Potatoes (Oil-Free!)
Amount per Serving
Calories
232
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Potassium
 
802
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
 
33
g
11
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
220
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
31
mg
38
%
Calcium
 
79
mg
8
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Sodium content: This is omitted as I cannot provide an accurate number. I encourage you to calculate your own to provide a much more precise reading based on the exact ingredients, brands, and amounts you're using.

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  1. Helen says

    March 17, 2025 at 7:09 pm

    This was delicious & easy to make. I will use the sauce with pasta too. It's so good!!

    Reply
    • Kaitlin says

      March 18, 2025 at 7:52 pm

      Hello, Helen! So glad you enjoyed this, and what a great idea trying the sauce with pasta! Fantastic. Hope you love that creative version as well. Thanks for coming back to share your kind & helpful feedback!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer says

    December 27, 2023 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    These potatoes were fantastic! Served this with chickpea loaf and veggies for our Christmas dinner this year, and they were a hit!! Everyone enjoyed them, and they were great the next day, too. I will definitely make this dish again. Thanks for sharing this healthy twist on a classic dish!

    Reply
    • Kaitlin says

      December 28, 2023 at 7:43 am

      I'm honored to hear these made an appearance at your Christmas dinner table, Jennifer. Your meal sounds so wonderful and cozy! (And I agree - I love these as leftovers too.) Wishing you all the best for a happy new year!

      Reply
  3. Trudy Post says

    August 04, 2022 at 5:32 pm

    5 stars
    Omg! Delicious! Used about a pound less potatoes and 2/3 of the sauce. Better than traditional scalloped potatoes.

    Reply
    • Kaitlin says

      August 04, 2022 at 7:28 pm

      So happy to hear this, Trudy! Thanks for giving it a try and sharing your very kind and helpful feedback!

      Reply
  4. Martha says

    July 25, 2021 at 3:46 pm

    5 stars
    Made this and the whole family enjoyed your healthy alternative to traditional scalloped potatoes. Creamy and tasty. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Kaitlin says

      July 25, 2021 at 4:05 pm

      Great to hear! Thanks for your feedback.

      Reply

Hello, I'm Kaitlin!
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