Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes are rich, creamy, and delicious! A classic side dish made in your crock pot, and so easy you’ll make them over and over again.
If I want a side dish that I know everyone in the family will love, potatoes win every time. We also love Creamy Ranch Red Potatoes, and Parmesan Roasted Potatoes.
Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes
When making any kind of creamy potatoes, one of the worst things that can happen is to have them dry out while baking. Thankfully, when you cook them in the crock pot, you don’t have to worry about that happening. The liquid doesn’t evaporate, so the potatoes are nice and creamy every time!
Traditional scalloped potatoes don’t have cheese on top. My family loves cheese, so I topped mine with grated cheddar cheese. It makes them over the top delicious! Of course, they are still tasty without cheese, so you can serve them that way if you prefer.
Which potatoes are best for scalloped potatoes?
I use regular Russet potatoes for mine, but Yukon gold potatoes work well too. Red potatoes are a good option if you like to leave the skins on. They just don’t release as much starch, so the end result might not be quite as thick and creamy.
Some recipes call for using frozen hash browns, but I prefer to make my crockpot cheesy potatoes with real potatoes.
HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER SCALLOPED POTATOES
Ingredients needed:
- potatoes (I use russet potatoes)
- cream (I used heavy cream)
- garlic (I used fresh garlic, but dry minced garlic will also work)
- dry minced onion
- Parmesan cheese (adds great flavor)
- salt and pepper
- cheddar cheese (optional, but very tasty)
First up, you need to peel and slice your potatoes about an eighth of an inch thick. Spread about a third of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of a greased slow cooker. Drizzle about a third of the cream over the potatoes, then sprinkle with a third of the seasonings. Repeat two more times.
Place the lid on your crock pot and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until the potatoes are tender. I stirred mine once after a couple hours, but that’s not mandatory. If desired, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of cooked potatoes and cook for about 5 more minutes till the cheese melts.
How to store leftover crockpot cheese potatoes?
If you happen to have any leftover potatoes, place them in an airtight container in the fridge. They will last for 3-4 days. To reheat, place in the microwave and heat for a minute or two.
VARIATIONS:
- For more rustic potatoes, leave the skins on. Just make sure you scrub them really well and remove any blemishes and rough spots.
- Change up the type of cheese you use on top. You could use shredded gruyere, mozzarella, swiss, or colby jack cheese. For a bit of kick, you could even sprinkle them with pepper jack cheese.
- Add some diced ham to make the dish even more hearty. You could even stir in some crumbled cooked bacon.
- Feel free to add different vegetables like broccoli, asparagus, or even peppers. I like my veggies with a bit of crunch, so I’d add them half way through the cooking time so they didn’t get overcooked.
What goes good with scalloped potatoes?
You can serve potatoes as a side dish to just about any meal, but they are best served with meat dishes that aren’t already carb heavy.
Ham is wonderful alongside these creamy potatoes, but steak and chicken also make a great pairing. I like adding some green vegetables or a salad to round out the meal. Here are a few more suggestions:
- Chicken with Lime Butter
- Pecan Crusted Salmon
- BBQ Meatballs
- Melt in Your Mouth Mayonnaise Chicken
- Garlic Butter Filet Mignon
- Honey Mustard Bacon Chicken
Whatever you serve them with, they are sure to be a hit! They would even make a perfect lunch served with a green salad.
And since you don’t have to heat up the oven, you can even serve them during the summer with your grilled meats. Take them to a BBQ or potluck and watch them disappear! Everyone loves them, they are a classic comfort food that appeals to adults and kids alike.
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SLOW COOKER CHEESY POTATOES
Easy Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 large russet potatoes
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp dry minced onion
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Spray a 6 quart crock pot with non stick spray; set aside.
- Peel potatoes and slice 1/8" thick. Arrange a third of the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared crock pot.
- Drizzle about a third of the cream evenly over the potatoes. Sprinkle a third of the garlic, minced onion, Parmesan, salt, and pepper over the potatoes. Repeat two more times.
- Cover slow cooker. Cook potatoes on HIGH for 4-5 hours or until tender.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of potatoes. Cook for about 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve hot.
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Making these for Easter, wondering if you can prep it all the night before so I can just turn on the crock pot in the am?
If you want to prep the night before, you would need to soak the sliced potatoes in water, or they will be brown the next day.
These are not scalloped potatoes these are au gratin potatoes. I need a cooking time.
Haha, they started as scalloped potatoes, but I had to add cheese to the top because I love cheese! You can call them whatever you want, they will still be just as yummy!. 🙂
Like it says in step #4, I like to cook them in my crockpot on HIGH for 4-5 hours. You can also try them at LOW FOR 8-10 hours. Or if you prefer, you can cook them in the oven, covered, for about an hour.
Do these thicken with Yukon gold or other yellow potatoes, or is starch/flour needed?
I haven’t tried it, but I think you should be fine with yellow potatoes. You may want to start with only 1 1/4 cups of cream and add more if needed.
Can I double the recipe and if I do how long would you cook it for?
I don’t think you could double the recipe and still have it fit in a 6 quart slow cooker. If you have a larger one it would probably work. You would need to cook for at least 5 hours, but you shouldn’t have to double the cooking time, just add a little to it.
Would it turn out ok on low for 8 hours?
Making this for the second time. Added some dill & garlic plus seasoning. So yummy!!!
Do you think I could substitute whole milk for the heavy cream?
When I’m cooking in the crock pot, I don’t like to use milk, because it always curdles for me. You can try it, but I definitely recommend the cream, or at least half and half cream.
This side dish is delicious. I love that you can make it in the crock pot.
best potatoes! love these so much
So glad to hear you love them Rachael!
This totally frees up oven space which is so helpful especially when cooking during the holidays. Such a family favorite!
It is nice to have a few dishes that don’t need to be cooked in the oven, that’s for sure. Glad your family loves them!
The perfect side dish, my whole family loved these.