Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes (Printable View)
Tender potatoes in creamy cheese sauce, slow-cooked to perfection with garlic and onions.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
→ Dairy
03 - 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
04 - ½ cup heavy cream
05 - 1 cup whole milk
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tsp salt
09 - ½ tsp black pepper
10 - ¼ tsp paprika
→ Other
11 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Generously grease the interior of the crockpot insert with butter to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
02 - Melt 2 tbsp butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, approximately 1 minute. Sprinkle in flour and cook constantly stirring for another minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in cream and milk until fully incorporated and smooth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat. Stir in salt, pepper, and half the cheddar cheese until completely melted and smooth. Set aside.
03 - Arrange half the sliced potatoes in an even layer at the bottom of the prepared crockpot, overlapping slices slightly as needed. Distribute half the chopped onion evenly over the potatoes, followed by half of the remaining cheese. Pour half the cheese sauce over this layer, ensuring even coverage.
04 - Repeat the layering process with remaining potatoes, onion, cheese, and sauce. Sprinkle paprika over the top layer for added color and flavor if desired.
05 - Cover the crockpot and cook on high setting for 4 hours or low setting for 7 hours. The dish is complete when potatoes are fork-tender and the top is golden and bubbly.
06 - Remove the lid and allow the scalloped potatoes to rest for 10 minutes before serving. This resting period helps the sauce thicken slightly and makes serving easier. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley just before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Set it and forget it cooking that lets you focus on everything else
- The kind of rich, comforting side dish that makes people ask for seconds
02 -
- Resist the urge to lift the lid too often, which lets heat escape and extends cooking time
- The resting period isn't optional, it's what transforms it from loose layers into scoopable servings
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- Spritz the potato slices with lemon water if prepping ahead to prevent browning
- Warm the milk and cream slightly before adding to prevent the sauce from breaking