Scalloped Ham and Potatoes – Slow Cooker

This simple scalloped potatoes and ham recipe is the perfect comfort food packed with cheese, ham, potatoes, and heavy cream.

My secret to make this delicious ham and scalloped potatoes is to use cheddar cheese soup and heavy cream to thicken the sauce and enhance the cheesy flavor. Yum! Finger-licking good combination.

Whether you’re making it after Easter holidays during winter, I can promise, this main will become an easy go-to dinner for the week.

And I really love my scalloped potatoes, let me tell you that. Try my scalloped potatoes with bacon or pork chops scalloped potato recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Delicious scalloped potatoes with creamy cheese sauce.
• A great recipe to use any leftover ham. But you can still make it with store-bought or homemade ham.
• My family loved this dish and I’m sure yours will too! Even picky little eaters will rave about this crock pot potato casserole.
• Quick make-ahead meal for busy weeknights: load in the morning, set up the cooking time, and enjoy after work. Nd only 6 ingredients (not counting salt and pepper).
• Leftovers are even better the next day!

Ingredients Notes

See the exact quantities in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

• Potatoes. I use peeled and thinly sliced potatoes, but if you have young fresh harvest, you can use unpeeled potatoes, as they have thin skin that will add little texture. The best potatoes for this potato dish are Yukon gold potatoes, Idaho or Russet potatoes, they are quite buttery, starchy, and rich, yet don’t fall apart.
• Onion. I prefer fresh onion, but you can use onion powder in a pinch
• Cooked Ham. Cook ham or use Easter ham leftovers. Spiral ham, baked ham – anything works! If your leftover ham was frozen, make sure to thaw it overnight before cooking.
• Shredded cheddar cheese. Always shred your own cheese, just buy a block and shred it beforehand.
• Cheddar cheese soup is my secret ingredient to make an ultra-cheesy and thick sauce to smother potatoes.
• Heavy cream to make a rich and creamy sauce. You can use milk, but I find it makes the sauce too thin and may be runny.
• Kosher salt and black pepper to taste.

Kitchen Equipment

• 6qt Crock Pot
• Optional, slow cooker liner for quicker and easier clean-up.
• Cooking spray or oil
• Sharp knife, a food processor with a mandoline slicer, or a standalone mandolin slicer.

How To Make Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes And Ham

Prep work: slice potatoes thinly and put them in a bowl with ice water to prevent browning, dice ham, and shred the cheese.

1: Load The Ingredients In Layers

1. Prepare the cooker insert by spraying lightly with cooking oil to help prevent sticking.
2. Add half of the potato slices, half of the onion, half of the diced ham, and ⅓ of the cheese to the bottom of the cooker – in that order.
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Repeat the layers. Finish with a final layer of sliced potatoes.

2: Make The Creamy Sauce

1. Whisk the soup and heavy cream together in a small bowl and then pour it over the top of the layers.
2. Top with the remaining ham and shredded cheese.

3: Cook Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Ham

1. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours. Check after 4 hours, sometimes the short cooking time is enough.
2. If you want, you can top the cooked scalloped potatoes with sliced green onions, parsley, or cilantro.
3. Meanwhile, you can prep a side dish to go with the potato main dish – a simple salad, steamed or roasted veggies will be just perfect.

Storage

Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven at 350F

Substitutions & Variations

• You can change it up with different kinds of ham or other meat, change the variety of cheese, add green onions or other veggies too.
• Cheese. You can use white cheddar, mild or sharp cheddar cheese, or other melting cheese. You can also use a mix of cheeses and add cheese like Monterey jack, mozzarella, or gruyere.
• Jazz up the spices. Add smoked paprika, thyme, mustard powder, and garlic powder (or fresh garlic).
• Bulk it up with peas, diced carrots, mushrooms, or corn kernels. You can even omit the ham to make this recipe vegetarian.
• Make it spicy: mix in some hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
• Soup options. I love it cheesy, but you can also use regular or low-sodium chicken broth, or mushroom soup.
• Try this slow cooker recipe using red potatoes, leftover savory ham, topped with a creamy white sauce, and sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Popular Questions

Can Scalloped Potatoes Be Cooked In A Slow Cooker?

You can make this scalloped potatoes in a 13×9 inch baking dish or slow cooker – the ingredients are the same! When baking scalloped potatoes and ham in the oven, you can get a nice golden bubbly crust, which is hard to reach when cooking in the slow cooker.

Does Ham Dry Out In A Slow Cooker?

Ham stays moist and tender when cooked in a slow cooker, especially when it’s surrounded by ingredients like creamy sauce and potatoes. The slow cooking process helps keep the moisture locked in, so your ham should remain juicy and flavorful.

Do You Need To Soak Potatoes Before Making Scalloped Potatoes?

No, soaking is not necessary because the potatoes will become tender during the slow cooking process. Just make sure to slice them thinly so they cook evenly and absorb all the delicious flavors from the sauce and other ingredients.

What Is The Difference Between Scalloped Potatoes And Au Gratin Potatoes?

Scalloped potatoes and French au gratin potatoes are both creamy and delicious, but there’s a slight difference in ingredients.

If you love this easy slow cooker recipe, you’re going to love these other recipes for the Crockpot too. Please click each link below to find the easy, printable recipe!

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