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Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes

Servings: 10 | Prep: 30 minutes | Cook: 1 hour 30 minutes

Creamy, cheesy, and ultra luxurious scalloped potatoes made without a flour-thickened sauce. Special enough for the holidays but simple enough to make any night of the week.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk, 1 pint
  • 2 cups heavy cream, 1 pint
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled then sliced 1/8" thick
  • 8 oz freshly grated Gruyere cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees then spray a 9×13" baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
  2. Add the whole milk, heavy cream, garlic salt, dried thyme, and pepper to a large pot or Dutch Oven then stir to combine.
  3. Peel then slice the potatoes 1/8" thick – as you slice the potatoes, add them to the cream mixture in the pot to prevent browning.
  4. Place the pot over high heat then bring the milk/cream mixture to a simmer, stirring often to ensure it heats evenly. Once simmering, cook for 1 additional minute then remove the pot from the heat and let mixture cool slightly, 10 minutes.
  5. Use a slotted spoon to transfer 1/3 of the potatoes into the prepared baking dish then sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese on top. Add another 1/3 of the potatoes and another 1/3 of cheese.
  6. For the last layer, add the remaining potatoes then drizzle the remaining milk mixture from the pot evenly over the potatoes. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top then cover the dish with a piece of nonstick sprayed foil and bake for 40 minutes. Carefully remove the foil then bake for another 20-30 minutes or until a knife inserted into the potatoes goes in very easily (you can broil for a minute or two if you want a darker top.) Let the potatoes cool for 20-30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 416
Protein 12.0g
Carbohydrates 35.2g
Fat 25.4g
Fiber 4.1g
Sodium 16mg

Glycemic Load

6.1 per serving
(LOW)

Low glycemic load (under 10) is ideal for blood sugar management.

Recipe Improvement Suggestions

Consider these ingredient substitutions for healthier alternatives.

Lower Glycemic Load

Instead of potato:

  • sweet potato
    — Reduces GL by ~25%
    (More nutrients)
  • cauliflower mash
    — Reduces GL by ~85%
    (Low-carb option)

Lower Cholesterol

Instead of heavy cream:

  • coconut cream
    — Reduces cholesterol by ~100%
    (Rich and creamy)
  • cashew cream
    — Reduces cholesterol by ~100%
    (Neutral flavor)
  • evaporated milk
    — Reduces cholesterol by ~50%
    (Lower fat option)

Instead of cheese:

  • reduced-fat cheese
    — Reduces cholesterol by ~30%
    (Use same amount)
  • nutritional yeast
    — Zero cholesterol
    (Cheesy flavor, not melting)

These suggestions are general guidelines. Results may vary. For medical dietary needs, consult a healthcare provider.


Recipe extracted and analyzed with Glyc