This recipe for Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham combines thinly sliced potatoes, diced ham, and a creamy sauce slow cooked to perfection. This dish is a delicious option for an easy family dinner, side dish and is great for pot lucks and gatherings.
Slow cooker scalloped potatoes and ham is a mouthwatering dish bursting with creamy layers of tender potatoes, savory ham, and a rich, cheesy sauce. It's an irresistible comfort food classic for any occasion. A dish your family and friends are sure to request again and again!
The slow cooker makes this recipe incredibly easy to make. Once all the layers are assembled simply cook on high heat for several hours. This allows the flavors to meld together and the potatoes to become tender. The result is a decadent and satisfying dish with layers of creamy potatoes, tender chunks of ham, and a velvety sauce. It's sure to please even the pickiest of eaters!
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Equipment
For this recipe you will need a slow cooker. I used this 8 quart programmable Crock-Pot and it turned out great!
While you can always slice your potatoes by hand, I highly recommend using a food processor. The slicing attachment of this Cuisinart Food Processor works great!
I also love using the grater attachment to make grating the cheese super fast and easy!
Ingredients
- Russet Potatoes: You can also use Yukon Gold if preferred.
- Cheese: I highly recommend freshly grating your cheese for the best texture and flavor. I like using a combination of sharp cheddar and Monterey jack. You could also use mozzarella and gruyere.
- Ham: I used 2 eight ounce Niman Ranch ham steaks. Use your preferred brand.
- Green Onions
- Garlic: I highly recommend using fresh garlic rather than pre-minced.
- Fresh thyme
- Heavy whipping cream
- Chicken broth: You could also use vegetable broth.
- Wholegrain mustard: You can use dijon if preferred.
- Salt and pepper
- Red pepper flakes or cayenne (optional)
Serving Suggestions
This recipe can be served as a main course accompanied by a side salad or steamed vegetables. Or it can be served as a hearty side dish alongside roasted meats or poultry. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated for a quick and delicious meal the next day.
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Recipe
Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker
- Mandolin or Food processor with mandolin attachment
- Cheese grater or Food processor with grater attachment
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 4 lb russet potatoes, peeled and slice to about ¼th inch
- 3 cups cheese, freshly grated I recommend a combination of sharp cheddar and Monterey jack. You could also use gruyere and mozzarella.
- 3 cups diced ham I used 2 eight ounce ham steaks
- ⅓ cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp wholegrain mustard can substitute with dijon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne optional
Instructions
- Using a mandoline slicer or the mandoline attachment on a food processor cut peeled potatoes into about ¼th inch slices. Dice the ham. Grate the cheese. Thinly slice the green onions and mince the garlic and thyme. Set your ingredients aside.
- In a medium size mixing bowl combine heavy cream, chicken broth, wholegrain mustard, salt, pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne (if desired).
- To assemble layer about ⅓rd of the potato slices on the bottom of a large, greased slow cooker in an even layer. Top with 1 cup of diced ham, 1 cup of cheese along with about a third of the green onions, garlic and thyme. Evenly pour about ⅓rd of the cream sauce over the top. Then repeat the process 2 more times: potatoes, ham, cheese, green onions, garlic and thyme, then sauce, until all of the ingredients have been used up and you have 3 distinct layers.
- Cover with a lid and cook on high heat for about 4-5 hours until the potatoes are very tender. *Cooking time will vary depending on how thick the potatoes were sliced.*Once the potatoes are tender, most of the liquid has been absorbed and the top is a light golden brown you can turn off the heat. Allow the potatoes to sit in the warm slow cooker for about 15-20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
These scalloped potatoes look so deliicous. Thanks for the recipe.
I made these scalloped potatoes and ham with dinner last night and it was delicious! The perfect side dish!
Love this Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham recipe, looks delicious and creamy. Will make it for dinner, we love potatoes in all ways. Thanks for sharing 🙂