Ah, now we’re talking comfort food in slow-cooker form! 🥔🐖 A Crock Pot scalloped potatoes and ham dish is creamy, cheesy, and basically a full meal in one pot. Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide:
Ingredients
- 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 1–2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Gruyère, or a mix)
- 1 ½ cups milk or cream
- 1 cup sour cream or cream cheese (for extra creaminess)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the slow cooker
- Lightly grease the inside with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer the ingredients
- Start with a layer of potatoes, then a layer of ham, sprinkle onions and garlic, and a little salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle some cheese over each layer. Repeat until ingredients are used, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
- Add the creamy liquid
- Mix milk and sour cream (or cream cheese) together and pour evenly over the potato layers.
- Dot the top with a bit of butter if desired.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender and the top is bubbly.
- Finish
- Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes to get the top extra golden and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Tips for Best Results
- Slice potatoes evenly for uniform cooking. A mandoline makes this much easier.
- Don’t overfill the crock pot; potatoes expand as they cook.
- Cheese mix: sharp cheddar for flavor, Gruyère for creaminess.
- Make it a meal: add cooked bacon, peas, or diced bell peppers in the layers.
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