Traeger Scalloped Potatoes
This rich and cheesy Traeger Scalloped Potatoes recipe is perfect for family barbeques or get-togethers with friends. Layers of thinly sliced potatoes smothered in a creamy sauce and topped with gooey cheese are cooked to smoky perfection on your Traeger grill. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or an indulgent weeknight dinner.
Servings: 6
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Butter
- 1 Onion sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- ¼ cup Gluten-Free Flour
- 1 ½ cups Milk full-fat
- ¾ cup Chicken Broth
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes sliced
- ¼ cup Gruyere Cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Traeger to 350 degrees f
- Using a mandolin or the slicing disk of a food processor, thinly slice potatoes so they are ⅛ - ¼ in thick. Lay your potatoes out on a paper towel or clean dishcloth so any excess moisture will be absorbed.
- To make the sauce, melt butter, and onion in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the onions down until caramelized, which will take about 30 minutes. Next, add in the garlic and thyme, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the gluten-free flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, over medium heat, stirring everything to combine.
- Reduce heat to low. Combine milk and broth. Add a small amount at a time whisking to thicken. The sauce mixture will become very thick, continue adding a little bit of liquid at a time whisking until smooth.
- Once all of the liquid has been added, remove the sauce from the heat and stir in salt, pepper, and ¾ of the grated cheese (if using).
- Grease a 12-inch cast iron. Place ⅓ of the potato slices in the bottom of the pan and season with salt and pepper. Pour ⅓ of the cream sauce sauce over the top.
- Repeat with another layer of potatoes and layers cream sauce, repeat again then top with the remaining cheese. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and place your cast iron directly on the grill grates and smoke for 1 hour.
- Uncover the potatoes and smoke for an additional 35-45 minutes or until golden brown and potatoes are tender.
Notes
Substitutions and variations
- Deluxe: Experiment with different add-ins, like crispy bacon or fresh herbs, to customize the dish to your taste.
- Cheesy: Cheese is typically found in potatoes au gratin, but a little sprinkle of Gruyere or sharp cheddar will take the creamy sauce to the next level.
- Smoked Sea Salt: For an extra layer of flavor try swapping regular sea salt with Maldon’s Smoked Sea Salt.
- Diary-Free: If you want to make these gluten-free dairy-free smoked scalloped potatoes, you can replace the milk with a non-dairy milk, like almond milk or coconut milk. You can also omit the cheese or substitute with a non-dairy cheese.
- Spicy: Take up the heat and make jalapeno scalloped potatoes, by dicing up a jalapeno and sprinkling it between the layers of potatoes.
- Add Spices: Feel free to add some spices to your cream sauce. Garlic powder, cayenne pepper or onion powder would be great.
- Toppings: Get creative with toppings. Try topping the potatoes with sour cream, green onions or chipotle cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 544mg | Potassium: 775mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 2mg
