Description
This Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham is creamy comfort food. Tender sliced potatoes and savory ham are slow-cooked in a rich, cheesy sauce until soft and flavorful. An easy dump-and-go recipe for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900 g 2 lbs potatoes, thinly sliced (Yukon Gold or russet)
- 2 cups cooked ham (diced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker
- Lightly grease the inside of your crock pot with butter or cooking spray.
- Slice the potatoes
- Cut potatoes into thin slices (about 3 mm / 1⁄8 inch thick).
- Try to keep slices uniform for even cooking.
- Make the creamy sauce
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth.
- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Cook 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in 1 cup of cheese until melted.
- Layer ingredients
- Place a layer of potatoes in the crock pot.
- Add some onion and ham.
- Pour a small amount of sauce over the layer.
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
- Cook
- Cover and cook: LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add final cheese
- Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheese on top during the last 20 minutes.
- Cover and continue cooking until melted.
- Rest and serve
- Let sit 10 minutes before serving for best texture.
Notes
- This dish is great for family dinners or gatherings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crock Pot, Scalloped Potatoes, Ham, Comfort Food