Dairy-Free Cheesy Potatoes
Discover a comforting twist on a classic side dish with these Dairy-Free Cheesy Potatoes—perfect for anyone seeking a delicious, plant-based alternative to traditional cheesy potatoes. Featuring tender russet potatoes smothered in a rich, velvety sauce made from nutritional yeast and creamy almond milk, this dish is completely dairy-free yet packed with robust, cheesy flavor. The sauce is thickened with a cornstarch slurry and seasoned with fragrant garlic, onion, paprika, and black pepper for irresistible depth. Baked to golden perfection and topped with fresh green onions, these hearty potatoes are ideal for serving at holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or cozy weeknight meals. Ready in just over an hour, this versatile recipe is sure to become a family favorite while catering to special dietary needs.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 stalks Green onions
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel and thinly slice the russet potatoes into 1/8-inch rounds. Rinse in cold water to remove excess starch and pat dry.
Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the nutritional yeast and unsweetened almond milk, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring frequently.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add this to the skillet, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Remove from heat.
Layer half of the sliced potatoes in a 9x13-inch baking dish, pour half of the cheese sauce over them. Repeat with the remaining potatoes and sauce.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
Let the dish cool slightly, then garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1640 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 31.6 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2695 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 303.1 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.5 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 44.3 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 678 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 7364 mg | 157% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
