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    Easy Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes

    Published: Nov 30, 2019 · Modified: Mar 18, 2021 by Ashlee Welter · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 24 Comments

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    Easy and healthy gluten free scalloped potatoes that do not have any flour!

    This scalloped potato recipe is easy to make!

    The other night I had a totally random craving for some cheesy potatoes. I ran to the store and searched for a scalloped potato box mix without flour (I can't have gluten!) Of course, the only boxed scalloped potato brand without gluten was double the price than all the others, but I paid it. I went home, made the potatoes, and they honestly did not taste very good at all. In my opinion, they were too soupy and tasted rather artificial.  So, that's why I decided to develop this recipe for scalloped potatoes. If you're looking for a scalloped potato recipe that's easy, healthy and gluten free -- you've come to the right place! 

    Scalloped potatoes that are healthy and gluten free

    Tips to Make the Best Scalloped Potatoes 

    How to slice potatoes when making scalloped potatoes

    • Potatoes must be sliced very thinly and all slices should be relatively the same size. Have you ever wondered why your scalloped potatoes take forever to cook in the oven? Or perhaps the cheese on the scalloped potatoes is burning, but the potato is not cooked. The problem is that you've sliced your potatoes too thick! They key to this recipe is making sure that potatoes are sliced no larger than ⅛th inch thick and that all slices are roughly around the same size.
    • TIP: To determine if your potato slices are ⅛th inch thick, stack 2 quarters on top of each other and line up next to the potato. If your potato slice is any thicker than this, keep cutting!
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    how to cut a potato ⅛ in thick
    healthier gluten free potatoes

    How to Keep Sliced Potatoes From Turning Brown

    • Often potatoes will turn brown after they are sliced if left out in the open air. To prevent sliced potatoes from turning brown, place them in a bowl of water. You can refrigerate the potatoes in the bowl for up to 24 hours.
    • Prior to slicing the potatoes, wash & scrub all potatoes with a scrub brush to loosen any dirt. Begin the slicing process after all potatoes are washed.

    Can you make scalloped potatoes ahead of time and reheat? 

    • This scalloped potato casserole can be prepped ahead of time and reheated prior to serving.  Make the casserole up to 1 day before planning to serve. Leave off the top layer of cheese, and cook the casserole as other wise instructed. Once cooked, store in the refrigerator. The next day (or whenever serving), add the remaining layer of cheese and cover with foil. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
    • Adding the top layer of cheese prior to reheating will prevent it from burning.
    Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes

    Scalloped Potatoes FAQ

    Are scalloped potatoes and Au Gratin potatoes the same? 

    • Much to many people's surprise, no! Au gratin potatoes and scalloped potatoes are no the same. The potato in a scalloped potato is sliced slightly thicker than the au gratin potato.
    • Au Gratin Potatoes typically have cheese sprinkled throughout the potato layers. They also have bread crumbs on top.
    • Scalloped potatoes typically have a more creamy sauce and do not have the breadcrumb topping. Scalloped potatoes sometimes contain cheese, however not always.
    • Taste of Home has a great article on the difference between the two!

    Can you freeze scalloped potatoes? 

    • If scalloped potatoes are already cooked, you could place them into freezer zip-lock bags to prevent frost accumulation and freeze for 4-6 weeks. Add extra cheese on top prior to reheating. The texture and quality will not be the same as when they were first cooked.

    What Makes these Scalloped Potatoes Healthy? 

    • These are lower calorie than the  normal version of cheesy potatoes because they use 2% milk rather than cream. This saves a decent amount of fat and calories.
    • The cheese used is a sharp cheddar flavor. It has a stronger flavor than most cheese, and therefor the recipe does no call for as much cheese.
    • The amount of butter has been reduced to 2 Tbsp.
    • Extra flavor is added through lost of spices

    How to Make the Best Healthy Scalloped Potatoes

    Prep the potatoes

    • Rinse potatoes under warm water. Scrub the potatoes with a scrub brush to loosen any dirt. Wash all potatoes at once prior to cutting them.
    • Cut a slice off the top and bottom of the potatoes to remove the ends. Peel the potatoes. If you don't have a peeler, use a knive and simply cut the skin off.
    how to cut a potato
    • Cut one edge of the potato so that it is flat- this will make the potato more stable and prevent it from rolling when you are slicing.
    • Cut the potatoes into ⅛ inch slices as shown below. If you don't know how thick ⅛ inch is, stack 2 quarters on top of each other and use their width as a guide.
    how to cut a potato

    Combine Ingredients

    • Congrats! If you've sliced the potatoes, the hardest part is done!
    • Combine the melted butter, spices and potatoes. Toss in large bowl until potatoes are well coated.

    Boil the Milk

    • The boiled milk is what gives the potatoes their "creamy" consistency.
    • This step is difficult, since milk must be watched carefully, or it will either burn or overflow.
    • Place milk on burner of medium heat.
    • Stir constantly. Don't walk away!
    • Once you see a few bubbles, continue to stir until boiling.
    • Remove from heat immediately once it start boiling. I learned the hard way and had milk overflowing

    Prep the Casserole

    • Layer ½ of potato mixture in an 8x8 greased baking pan.
    • Pour boiled milk evenly over potatoes.
    • Top with remaining potatoes, bake for 25 minutes, add cheese and bake for a remaining 20 minutes.
    • It's really important to wait to add the cheese on top until half way cooked, so that it does not burn.
    • ENJOY!!!
    Gluten free health scalloped potatoes
    Easy gluten free scalloped potatoes

    Easy Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes

    Ashlee Welter
    This family favorite recipe for Gluten Free Scalloped potatoes is healthy, easy to make and will make your taste buds happy!
    5 from 32 votes
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    Prep Time 35 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 185 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds potatoes peeled
    • 2 tablespoon butter melted
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon thyme
    • 1 cup milk 2%
    • 1.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425 F
    • Peel potatoes. Slice into ⅛ inch thick slices.
    • Combine melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder and thyme in bowl.
    • Add potatoes to the butter mixture. Mix until potatoes are coated.
    • Mix in ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
    • Spread ½ of the potato mixture evenly amongst an 8x8 inch greased baking dish.
    • Heat milk in sauce pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, string constantly. 
    • Remove from heat, pour evenly over potatoes. 
    • Top with remaining potatoes. 
    • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes total. Set timer for 25 minutes, add the remaining cheese to top of potatoes. Set time for remaining 20 minutes and cook until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 185kcal
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    Final Thoughts on Healthy Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes

    • Easy to make? Check.
    • Kid Friendly and Family approved? Yup.
    • Healthier? Oh Yeah.
    • Overall, I'd say these were a hit! They are a great recipe for the holidays, however they can also be served anytime of year. Let me know how yours turn out!

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    Comments

    1. Midnightkisser says

      January 07, 2025 at 1:17 pm

      Approximately how many cups are 2 pounds of (sliced)potatoes? I don't have a scale.

      Reply
    2. Molly says

      November 22, 2023 at 8:04 pm

      Wondering why the potatoes can’t be skin on? So many lost nutrients!

      Reply
    3. Heather says

      January 21, 2023 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      Easy, delicious and a great gluten-free recipe. Will make again!

      Reply
    4. Ashishrathee says

      November 15, 2022 at 12:11 am

      4 stars
      Chiaseeds are very nutrient-dense. These seeds have long been hailed for their health advantages and were a mainstay of the ancient diets of the Aztec and Maya. Chia seeds contain antioxidants, minerals, fibre, and omega-3 fatty acids that may help healthy bones, heart health, and blood sugar regulation . Chia seeds are also adaptable and can be utilised in a variety of dishes. Personally, I make chia pudding by combining them with liquid and enjoying their gel-like consistency.

      Reply
    5. Lori says

      October 24, 2022 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds really good! I just have one question ... can you use almond milk instead of cow's milk? I really want to make this! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Sherry says

        May 19, 2025 at 1:02 pm

        Lori, I want to know the same thing!
        Did you try making them with almond milk? If so, how did they turn out & did you use the same amount/measurement as the original recipe called for? Thanks.

        Reply
    6. Sandy says

      April 16, 2022 at 1:01 pm

      What are your recommendations for making this a day in advance?

      Reply
    7. Lee Ann Remington says

      January 12, 2022 at 5:26 pm

      Should there be salt and pepper in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Pinch of Wellness says

        January 12, 2022 at 8:22 pm

        You are welcome to add based on your own taste preferences!

        Reply
    8. Marg says

      December 11, 2021 at 8:42 am

      Why use garlic powder and onion powder. Just use a small amount of the real thing.

      Reply
    9. Donna says

      July 10, 2021 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      My husband loved it. Thank you

      Reply
      • Pinch of Wellness says

        July 10, 2021 at 7:43 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it ????

        Reply
    10. Lisa says

      April 03, 2021 at 7:47 pm

      Can you leave skin on potatoes?

      Reply
      • Pinch of Wellness says

        April 03, 2021 at 7:51 pm

        I would peel the potatoes first!

        Reply
    11. Tricia says

      April 01, 2021 at 1:13 pm

      Does this require a thickener or does it thicken on its own?

      Reply
      • Pinch of Wellness says

        April 01, 2021 at 3:51 pm

        There is no thickener needed

        Reply
    12. Jessica Fairchild says

      March 29, 2021 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      These turned out soooo good! I'll be making them again soon!

      Reply
    13. Jennifer de Vries says

      December 09, 2020 at 5:55 am

      Looking forward to making this at Christmas as my daughter in law cannot have gluten! Do you have a recommended type of potato? Just regular Idaho potatoes, or another kind? Thanks!!

      Reply
    14. Belinda Robertson says

      June 21, 2020 at 3:11 am

      Hi you don't have onion powder in the list of ingredients but you have it in step 3 to add the butter, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder and Thyme in a bowl. Is the Onion powder the same amount has the Garlic powder?

      Reply
      • Pinch of Wellness says

        June 21, 2020 at 6:42 am

        Hi! Use the same amount of onion powder as garlic powder. I updated the recipe with the amounts. Thanks for reaching out!

        Reply
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