Description
An easy, comforting recipe for Slow Cooker Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes that minimizes active cooking time and delivers rich, creamy flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 4–5 medium), peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or another good melting cheese like Monterey Jack)
- 1 ½ cups half-and-half
- ½ cup milk (whole milk recommended for richness)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- Butter, for greasing the slow cooker
Instructions
- 1. Grease the inside of your slow cooker insert generously with butter.
- 2. Arrange half of the thinly sliced potatoes in an even layer on the bottom of the greased slow cooker. Scatter half of the thinly sliced onion over the potato layer.
- 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, milk, flour, salt, pepper, paprika (if using), and nutmeg (if using) until smooth.
- 4. Pour half of the wet ingredient mixture evenly over the potato and onion layer.
- 5. Arrange the remaining half of the sliced potatoes in another even layer over the first. Top with the remaining thinly sliced onion.
- 6. Pour the remaining sauce mixture evenly over the top layer.
- 7. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours, or until potatoes are tender.
- 8. Remove the lid and sprinkle the shredded cheeses evenly over the top.
- 9. Replace the lid and cook on HIGH for another 15-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 10. Turn off the slow cooker and let rest, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat gently in the oven, microwave, or stovetop.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3.5 - 4.5 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g