These creamy, comforting scalloped potatoes are a delicious way to turn simple ingredients into a hearty side dish, or even a satisfying main dish. Thinly sliced organic yellow potatoes are layered with freshly ground pepper and smoked turkey, then covered with a homemade white gravy made with onions, vegetable bouillon, almond milk, and cornstarch.
This recipe is designed with Alpha-gal considerations in mind, but ingredient safety can vary from person to person and from brand to brand. Always verify every ingredient, including the turkey, bouillon, almond milk, and cornstarch, according to your own level of sensitivity and dietary needs.
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Why You’ll Love These Scalloped Potatoes
Traditional scalloped potato recipes often rely on butter, cream, milk, or other dairy ingredients. This version skips those ingredients and uses organic almond milk to create a creamy homemade gravy instead.
The addition of smoked turkey gives the potatoes a savory, smoky flavor without relying on mammalian meat.
It’s also a great recipe for using leftover safe smoked turkey!
Ingredients
- Thinly sliced organic yellow potatoes
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Safe smoked turkey leg
- Chopped onion
- Better than Bouillon, Vegetable Flavor
- Califia Organic Almond Milk (No gums or carrageenan)
- Organic cornstarch
A Note About the Ingredients
For those following an Alpha-gal-conscious diet, don’t assume an ingredient is safe simply because it appears plant-based or dairy-free.
Check the ingredient label and, when necessary, contact the manufacturer about ingredients, processing aids, flavorings, and possible mammalian-derived ingredients.
I also recommend paying particular attention to the smoked turkey and vegetable bouillon. Products can vary significantly between brands and even between varieties from the same manufacturer. I am currently using a brand from Walmart that is safe for me, but that is prone to change at the discretion on the manufacturer.
How to Make Alpha-gal Friendly Scalloped Potatoes
1. Prepare the Smoked Turkey
Heat the turkey leg in a crock pot for about 2 hours.
Cool slightly, remove the meat from the bone and cut into small pieces.
2. Make the Homemade White Gravy
Saute chopped onions and garlic in olive oil.
Add bouillon, almond milk and cornstarch.
Cook and stir until thickened.
3. Prepare the Potatoes
Peel and thinly slice the organic yellow potatoes.
Keeping the slices as uniform as possible will help them cook evenly.
4. Layer the Casserole
Arrange a layer of thinly sliced potatoes in your baking dish.
Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper some of the gravy, and half of the chopped smoked turkey.
Add another layer of potatoes, pepper, gravy and turkey.
Top with remaining potatoes, pepper and the rest of the gravy.
5. Bake
Cover with foil and bake until the potatoes are tender.
Depending on your oven, baking dish, and the thickness of your potato slices, this will take approximately 1 to 1½ hours.
Remove the foil toward the end of the baking time so the top can brown.
Check the tenderness of the potatoes by inserting a fork into the center. They should be tender all the way through.
Allow the casserole to rest briefly before serving.
Serving Suggestions
These scalloped potatoes make a wonderful side dish for:
- Roasted or baked poultry
- Grilled turkey
- Fish
- A large green salad
- Steamed or roasted vegetables
Because this recipe contains smoked turkey, it can also be served as a hearty one-dish meal alongside a vegetable or salad.
Alpha-gal Safety Reminders
These ingredients are safe for me at the time of posting, but I recommend verifying every ingredient and brand for your individual situation.
In particular, check:
- The smoked turkey and how it was processed
- Vegetable bouillon
- Almond milk
- Cornstarch
- Any seasonings or additional ingredients you choose to add
If you are highly sensitive to cross-contact, consider the preparation environment as well as the ingredients. Clean cookware, utensils, cutting boards, and surfaces thoroughly, and use equipment that you know has not been contaminated with ingredients you need to avoid.
Please choose your ingredients carefully. Reactions can vary, and ingredients or manufacturing processes can change. When in doubt, contact the manufacturer directly and ask specific questions about mammalian-derived ingredients and processing.
Ingredients
Method
- Place the turkey leg and 1 cup of Better than Bouillon in a crock pot and heat on low for about 2 hours. Remove the turkey leg, cool slightly, and remove the meat from the bone. Cut in bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet. Add chopped onion and saute until it begins to brown. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in 1 cup of Better than Bouillon. Blend almond milk with cornstarch and add to the pan. Cook and stir over medium high until gravy thickens. Set aside.
- Peel and thinly slice potatoes. Layer 1/3 of the potatoes in a greased 9×13 glass pan. Sprinkle with pepper. Pour 1 cup of gravy over the top. Evenly distribute 1/2 of the smoked turkey on top of the gravy. Repeat the layers, using 1/2 of the remaining potatoes, 1 cup of gravy, and the rest of the smoked turkey. Top with the remaining potatoes, sprinkle with pepper, and pour the rest of the gravy over the top.
- Cover the pan with foil and bake at 350° for about an hour. Remove the foil and bake until the top is lightly browned and a fork easily pierces the layers of potatoes in the middle of the pan.
Notes
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Let us know how it was!Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular potatoes instead of organic yellow potatoes?
Yes. The recipe was developed using organic yellow potatoes, but another variety of potato may work. Keep in mind that different varieties can have slightly different textures and cooking times.
Can I make this recipe dairy-free?
Yes. This recipe is already made without traditional dairy ingredients. Almond milk is used in the homemade white gravy instead of milk or cream.
However, always check the specific almond milk you use for ingredients that may be problematic for your individual dietary needs, such as gums and carrageenan.
Can I use leftover smoked turkey?
Absolutely. This is a great way to use leftover safe smoked turkey. Just make sure the turkey has been prepared and stored in accordance with your own Alpha-gal precautions.
Why does the cooking time vary?
Potato thickness, the type and size of your baking dish, the amount of potatoes, and individual oven temperatures can all affect cooking time. Start checking the potatoes around the one-hour mark and continue baking until they are completely tender.
A Comforting Alpha-gal Friendly Favorite
Scalloped potatoes are one of those classic comfort foods that can be difficult to adapt when dairy and mammalian ingredients need to be avoided. This version proves that you don’t necessarily have to give up familiar, comforting dishes.
With thinly sliced potatoes, smoky turkey, onions, and a creamy homemade almond milk gravy, this casserole is flavorful, filling, and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Important Disclaimer
This recipe and the information provided on this website are for informational purposes only and are not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. I am sharing what works for me and my own approach to living with Alpha-gal Syndrome. I am not a nutritionist, a dietician, or medical professional.
Ingredients, manufacturing processes, and individual sensitivities can vary. Always read labels, research ingredients and manufacturers, and consult your physician or qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual medical and dietary needs. If you have Alpha-gal Syndrome, make your own informed decisions about what you choose to eat and use.