Au Gratin Potatoes
Creamy, cheesy, and perfectly baked, these Au Gratin Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, with a savory tofu-based sauce and optional crispy breadcrumb topping.
Equipment
- 8 × 8-inch square baking dish
- knife
- Cutting board
- aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1¾ pounds 790 g potatoes, sliced 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick
- 12 ounces 340 g extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
- ¼ cup 30 g nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup 45 g sesame oil
- ½ cup 110 g soy creamer
- 2 tablespoons 15 g cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons 40 g white or yellow miso
- 1 tablespoon 10 g garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon 10 g onion powder
- 1 tablespoon 2 g paprika
- Pinch turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bread crumbs for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- Rinse the sliced potatoes in cold water to prevent discoloration, drain, and set aside.
- In a blender, combine the tofu, nutritional yeast, sesame oil, soy creamer, cornstarch, miso, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced potatoes and the sauce, then mix to coat the potatoes evenly.
- Transfer the mixture into an 8 × 8-inch square baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle with bread crumbs, if desired, for a crispy topping.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair with a crisp white wine like a Sauvignon Blanc to complement the creamy, savory richness of the dish.
Pair with a crisp white wine like a Sauvignon Blanc to complement the creamy, savory richness of the dish.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 250 kcal | Carbohydrates: 34 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 10 g | Sugar: 2 g | Salt: 1 mg
