Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes

Slow Cooker scalloped potatoes with ham is the way to go especially when you’re busy during the holidays. Crockpot ham and potatoes was good but this is super cheesy, a perfect bowl of comfort food we all love.

Are you looking for a creamy side dish for the holidays or something you can make with leftover ham, well we were on it this year to create one that could be kept warm in a slow cooker for yourself and guests! One of our favorite easy crockpot recipes for sure.

There’s nothing worse than having everything ready but there’s no way to cook it. The oven is full and how are you going to have everything done and still warm all at the same time. You really need the help of a Crock or throwing russet potatoes in Instant Pot too in these situations.

If you love being able to eliminate one dish from the oven during the holidays, you’ll love this. Prep and throw your thinly slices of potatoes all in. Just set it and forget it until everyone is ready to sit down and eat.

Ingredient Notes

You can also really load these potatoes au gratin without cream up with cheese. I like using a variety of cheeses is best if you ask me. But it really depends on what I have on hand really. Need a dairy free version? Use Daiya brand shredded cheeses.

What are the best kind of potatoes to slow cook?

That depends on what you are making and the texture you desire. Russets are best for baked if you are stuffing with something like chili and cooking whole. Red potatoes will stay firmer, best for potato soup where Yukon Gold are softer and break down more if you want a creamier soup.

How to make Creamy

You will want to add a can of condensed Cream of potato soup or really you could use any flavor of their condensed varieties from Campbells. You can thin it out a bit with either water or broth. Or you can make homemade cream of mushroom soup.

Need Dairy Free Scalloped Potatoes? I have found great alternatives for those who need lactose free dishes that taste pretty close to the real thing.

Can you add ham?

Of course you can leave out the meat but this it’s one of our favorite leftover ham recipes made after Christmas or Easter. Adds a lot more flavor to the dish and can almost be eaten as an entire meal the day after like this.

Do you have to boil potatoes before slow cooking?

Depending on your preference you can use russet or red potatoes and no there is no need to precook anything, that is why this pot is so amazing. Just make sure your slices or chunks are all the same size so everything is tender at the same time, that is the biggest tip when it comes to this veggie.

How Long to Cook Scalloped Potatoes in Slow Cooker on High

You are going to want about 4 hours to cook this. So what I do is turn it on around lunch time and it will be ready around dinner. Timing will vary slightly depending on how thick your slices are of course but as a general rule it’s about right.

If you want to make the top extra cheesy you can sprinkle 1 cup of cheddar on the top like our Cheesy Hashbrown Potatoes Crockpot Recipe and melt for another 30 minutes on low.

If you have more than one pot and you’re serving a crowd you might want to offer a choice. Make this in one and slow cooker mashed potatoes in another. The second can be a healthier choice if you skip the heavy cream sauce and just use low fat milk with some butter.

How to save leftovers

If there are any left they will heat up nicely the next day so long as you store them correctly. Remember to always allow your food to cool down completely before refrigerating. You want to keep air out so it stays moist so use a container with a sealed lid or a freezer bag. They will keep for up to 3 days.

How do you revive scalloped potatoes?

You can just nuke for about 1 minute and eat as is for another meal. Another idea is to make it into leftover scalloped potato soup! This is pretty easy to do in a small pan on your stovetop. Just add what you have with a bit of chicken broth, or heavy cream if you want it thicker.

Once it is warmed to your liking remove that from the heat and then transition it to a soup with an immersion blender. Use a low setting just to break down the larger pieces and make smoother for this new dish. Enjoy with a roll for lunch the next day and try something new with it!

Take a peek at our other easy Crockpot recipes too! If you buy a double batch of taters you can make slow cooker chicken and potatoes throughout the week too.