Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham is a rich, comforting side dish made completely from scratch. Thinly sliced potatoes slow cook low in a creamy, cheesy sauce with ham. Unlike traditional versions that use canned soup, this recipe uses simple ingredients to create a smooth, homemade sauce right in the slow cooker. This is the perfect dish for holidays, family dinners, or using up leftover ham.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours, 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 3 pounds russet potatoes, sliced 1/4" thick
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, sliced or diced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups cheddar cheese (reserve 1 cup for topping)
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
Slow Cooker
- Spray the slow cooker generously with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, mix together 2 cups of the cheddar cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
- Add half of the potatoes to the slow cooker in an even layer. Add half the cheddar cheese/Parmesan cheese mixture, half of the onion, and half of the ham. Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes, cheddar cheese/Parmesan cheese, onion, and ham.
- In another bowl, mix together the heavy cream, chicken broth, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Pour the mixture evenly over all of the food in the slow cooker.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW 6 to 8. The last 30 minutes of cooking time, add the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese. You may need more or less time depending on how this your potatoes are & how well your slow cooker heats.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
You will know this is done when the potatoes are tender and the sauce is bubbling.