Au Gratin Potatoes

So I think scalloped potatoes are pretty awesome... so comfortingly creamy and simple. Sigh!

Well, now you need to try them the healthy way. I think these are better than the traditional kind!

Au Gratin Potatoes

6 potatoes, sliced thin
½ cup cashews, raw
⅓ cup cornstarch
¼ cup nutrional yeast flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
¼ cup parsley, chopped, fresh if possible
1 tablespoon salt
6 cups water
12 ounces cheddar cheese, I like "Daiya" best (Dairy and Soy free)

1. Preheat oven to 300.

2. Set aside 1/2 cup of the cheese.

3. Blend cashews, cornstarch, yeast flakes, garlic, onion, salt and remaining cheese in 2-3 cups of the water until very smooth. Then add remaining water and blend until smooth. Add parsley and blend briefly, about 5 to 10 seconds.

4. Pour about 1 cup of the mixture evenly over the bottom of a 9x13" casserole dish.

5. Spread potatoes evenly in the casserole dish and pour remaining sauce over them. Move potatoes around a slight bit to ensure that the sauce surrounds individual potatoes.

6. Bake until top is golden brown and potatoes soften, 40-50 minutes.