Vegan Potato Gratin Recipe (Dauphinoise) - Carlo Cao (2024)

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This vegan potato gratin is a delicious side dish. To make it you'll only need 8 ingredients and a little time, in less than 30 minutes it's ready to go into the oven.

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This potato gratin is perfect to serve with vegan roast beef or this mushroom Wellington.

In case you prefer to serve it with something quick and easy to make I recommend pairing it with this chickpea cutlet or this oatmeal schnitzel.

Before you jump into the kitchen to make this recipe I recommend reading this blog-post carefully.

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Ingredients

To make this vegan potato gratin you'll need the following ingredients:

  • rosemary
  • thyme
  • onions
  • potatoes
  • vegan cheese (one that melts)
  • vegan butter or olive oil
  • garlic
  • vegan cream (soy or oat cream work great)

See recipe card at the end of this blog-post for the quantities.

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Instructions

So that you can understand the recipe perfectly, below is a brief visual explanation of each step of the recipe.

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Using a mandolin, cut the potatoes into thin slices about 2-3 mm thick. Then place them in large bowl and set them aside.

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In a frying pan, sauté onion, garlic, rosemary, and thyme until the onions are browned.

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Then add the vegetable cream and paprika. Turn off the heat and remove the pan from the stove.

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Pour the cheese mixture oven the potato slices and mix until coated.

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Grease a cast iron pan or a baking dish with olive oil and arrange the potatoes slices into the pan.

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Top the potatoes with more thyme and pepper. Cover the pan with a tight layer of foil.

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Bake for 40 minutes at 200 °C (400 °F), then remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and crispy.

Make ahead option

This vegan potato gratin can be baked 1 day ahead. Allow it to cool down completely before covering it and placing it in the fridge.

Reheat the gratin in the preheated oven at 180 °C (360 °F) for 20 minutes until crispy and serve immediately.

Storage

You can store this potato gratin in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

Place it in an air-tight container. Reheat it in the preheated oven at 180 °F (360 °F) for 20 minutes before serving it.

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Substitutions

These are the ingredients that can be substituted:

  • Vegan cheese - instead of vegan cheese, you can use the same amount of cashew parmesan. The recipe will turn out a little different but it will be delicious.
  • Herbs - I love to use thyme and rosemary but you can use also oregano or tarragon.
  • Vegan cream - use cashew cream instead. Add a handful of cashews and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a blender, pour in 1 cup of water and blend until creamy and lumps free. The cream should be slightly thick, if not add more cashews. Use this instead of vegan cream.
  • Vegan butter - use olive oil instead.

Variations

If you want you can give a little twist to this recipe. Here you have some ideas on how you can change this recipe to better suit your taste:

  • Spicy - add chili pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Mushroom - add 1 cup of sliced portobello mushrooms along with the onions, garlic and herbs.
  • Saffron - add ¼ teaspoon of saffron powder to the sauce.
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Equipment

To make this recipe is useful to have a mandolin. The mandolin makes it much easier to slice potatoes. That said you can also use a super sharp knife.

To bake the potatoes I like to use a cast iron pan. If you don't have one you can just as well use a baking dish.

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Vegan Potato Gratin (Dauphinoise)

Carlo Cao

This vegan potato gratin is a delicious side dish. To make it you'll only need 8 ingredients and a little time, in less than 30 minutes it's ready to go into the oven.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 27 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine French

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 750 g potatoes ((26½ oz))
  • 75 g vegan butter ((2½ oz))
  • 2 onions finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped
  • 2 teaspoon thyme chopped
  • 250 ml vegan cream ((1 cup))
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika powder
  • 125 g vegan grated cheese ((4½ oz))
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F).

  • Slice the potatoes into 3 mm thick slices using a mandolin. Place the slices into a large bowl and set aside.

  • Heat a pan over high heat. Add in butter and allow to melt.

  • Stir in onions, garlic and herbs and cook until the onions are browned.

  • Pour in cream and paprika and remove from the heat.

  • Stir in cheese, adjust salt and pepper and stir well.

  • Pour the mixture over the potatoes and stir until coated.

  • Grease a cast iron pan or a baking dish and arrange the potatoes slices tightly.

  • Top with black pepper and more thyme. Cover with foil tightly.

  • Bake in the center of the oven for 45 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until crispy.

  • Serve straight away.

Keyword dauphinoise, gratin, potatoes

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Vegan Potato Gratin Recipe (Dauphinoise) - Carlo Cao? ›

Potato dauphinoise is made with uncooked, thinly sliced potatoes cooked in a cream sauce, whereas potato au gratin is made with pre-cooked, thinly sliced potatoes in a cream sauce. The only real difference is one is pre-cooked, and the other isn't.

Is potato gratin the same as dauphinoise? ›

Potato dauphinoise is made with uncooked, thinly sliced potatoes cooked in a cream sauce, whereas potato au gratin is made with pre-cooked, thinly sliced potatoes in a cream sauce. The only real difference is one is pre-cooked, and the other isn't.

What's the difference between dauphinoise and scalloped? ›

Put simply, potatoes dauphine (pronounced "do-FEEN") are deep-fried potato puffs while potatoes dauphinoise ("do-fin-WAHZ") means baked scalloped potatoes.

Why did the cream curdle in my dauphinoise potatoes? ›

The curdling is caused by high heat, which is hard to avoid in an oven. So to keep the sauce together, tackle it before the dish goes in the oven. Instead of simply layering grated cheese and milk or cream with the potatoes, you need to make a smooth cheese sauce.

How do you make James Martin potatoes dauphinoise? ›

To make dauphinoise potatoes, grease an oven proof dish, rub the garlic all over, layer up the potatoes, cover in milk and cream and season well. Each layer gets a sprinkle of cheese. Bake at 180c for 1 hour.

What does dauphinoise mean in French? ›

dauphinoise (uncountable) A dish of sliced potatoes baked in milk, cream and cheese.

What kind of potatoes are best for dauphinoise? ›

1. The right potatoes. We tried lots of types of readily available potatoes and the two that performed the best for cream absorption while still getting an edge that stays crisp were Maris Piper and Desirée (red-skinned) potatoes.

Why are scalloped potatoes called funeral potatoes? ›

Why are they called funeral potatoes? Funeral potatoes get their unique name from being a crowd-pleasing casserole served as a side dish at after-funeral luncheons (particularly in the culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints).

What goes with gratin dauphinoise? ›

Although very rich itself, I think dauphinoise potatoes works really well with rich meats such as roast lamb, steak or beef shortribs. However, it will also go perfectly with baked salmon (you could add a little lemon zest to the salmon to cut through the creaminess of the potatoes).

Why is dauphinoise called dauphinoise? ›

The great potato dauphinoise truly epitomises comfort food. One of the classic potato dishes, this gratin takes its name from its place of origin, the Dauphiné region of southeastern France. Everyone loves it but many might not cook it at home.

Why is my potato dauphinoise watery? ›

If your roasting tray is too small the liquid won't reduce as quickly, so be sure to pick a large one. Also, don't forget to simmer on the hob for 5 minutes (step 4) before baking. If your dauphinoise is too watery, pop the pan back onto the hob after baking and simmer to reduce to your desired consistency.

Why is my potato gratin watery? ›

Some potatoes, like Yukon Gold, have more water in them. Try letting the dish rest for 10 minutes or so to let the water get absorbed and let the sauce thicken. Try cooking your recipe longer. Try uncovering the dish in the oven for the last 10 minutes or so.

How do you keep dauphinoise potatoes from turning black? ›

Cover the potatoes in water.

Soak potatoes in a bowl of cold water as you finish peeling or cutting them. Cold water slows down the oxidation process but won't stop it completely. This method is a particularly good option if you plan to cook the potatoes immediately after you finish peeling or cutting them.

Can you buy dauphinoise sauce? ›

Suitable for Vegetarians. Contains: Eggs, Milk. Free From: Artificial Colours, Artificial Flavours.

Can you buy dauphinoise potatoes? ›

Specially Selected Potato Dauphinoise 480g/4 Pack | ALDI.

What country is dauphinoise potatoes from? ›

fɪˈnwɑː/ GRAT-a doh-fi-NWAH) is a French gratin of sliced raw potatoes baked in cream, from the Dauphiné region in south-eastern France. There are many variants of the name of the dish, including pommes de terre dauphinoise, potatoes à la dauphinoise and gratin de pommes à la dauphinoise.

What's another word for dauphinoise? ›

Potato Gratin is often a term used interchangeably with dauphinoise potatoes. Any baked dish of thinly sliced vegetables cooked with cheese and butter is generally a gratin. Potato gratin can be made with a creamy sauce, sometimes with the inclusion of onions, garlic and/or breadcrumbs.

What is the different name for potato gratin? ›

Potatoes gratiné

In the US, the dish is referred to variously as funeral potatoes, potatoes au gratin, scalloped potatoes, or au gratin potatoes. In English Canada, it is called scalloped potatoes or potatoes au gratin.

What is the difference between potatoes au gratin and scalloped potatoes? ›

What is the difference between au gratin potatoes and scalloped potatoes? Au Gratin potatoes contain cheese, whereas Scalloped Potatoes do not. Scalloped potatoes typically contain cream but can also contain flavorful stock instead of dairy.

Why is it called gratin dauphinois? ›

fɪˈnwɑː/ GRAT-a doh-fi-NWAH) is a French gratin of sliced raw potatoes baked in cream, from the Dauphiné region in south-eastern France. There are many variants of the name of the dish, including pommes de terre dauphinoise, potatoes à la dauphinoise and gratin de pommes à la dauphinoise.

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