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🥥 Make-Ahead Coconut Milk Au Gratin

12.0

🔥 Day 1: Partial Cook

🥔 Ingredients

Ingredients

2½–3 lbs Yukon Gold or russet potatoes (thinly sliced)

1 medium onion (thinly sliced)

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk

1 cup unsweetened plant milk (almond, oat, etc.)

2 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter

2 tbsp flour (or gluten-free flour)

1–1½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)

½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, adds depth)

½ cup dairy-free cheese (optional but recommended for gratin top)

🔪 Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice potatoes thin (about ⅛ inch). A mandoline helps for even cooking.
Make the sauce
Layer the dish

Lightly grease a baking dish

Add a layer of potatoes

Pour some coconut mixture over

Repeat until everything is used

Make ahead of serving day

Assemble the dish exactly as described.
Bake covered at 375°F for about 30–35 lminutes

Make-Ahead Coconut Milk Au GratinYou want the potatoes to just start softening, but not fully tender

Remove from oven and let it cool completely (important to prevent condensation).

Cover tightly (foil or lid) and refrigerate.

❄️ Overnight Storage

Keep it well covered so it doesn’t absorb fridge odors

It may thicken as it sits—that’s normal with coconut milk

🔥 Day 2: Finish Baking

Take it out of the fridge 30–45 minutes before baking (takes the chill off for even cooking)
If it looks dry, add a splash of coconut milk (2–4 tbsp)
Bake at 375°F:

Covered for 20 minutes

Then uncovered for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly

✅ Pro Tips

Stick a knife in the center—if it slides in easily, it’s done

Add topping (breadcrumbs or dairy-free cheese) right before the final bake for best texture

If the top browns too fast, loosely tent with foil

This method actually improves flavor because the potatoes absorb more of that coconut-garlic sauce overnight.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥘Casserole

CuisineInternational

Occasions📆EverydayMake-ahead

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 55m

Created 14 weeks ago

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