Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
These Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes deliver a creamy, savory, and cheesy side dish with minimal effort. Thinly sliced potatoes are cooked in a rich, seasoned cream sauce until they are fork-tender.
Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients:
| INGREDIENTS | QUANTITY |
| Potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced) | 1.5 kg (about 3 lbs) |
| Heavy cream | 1 cup |
| Milk | 1 cup |
| All-purpose flour | 2 tablespoons |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Black pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Garlic powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Onion powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Paprika | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Shredded cheddar cheese | 1 cup |
| Grated Parmesan cheese | 1/2 cup |
| Unsalted butter (cut into small pieces) | 1 tablespoon |
How To Make Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes:
- Step 1: Grease and Prepare Your Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Step 2: Whisking the Savory Cream Mixture: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup milk, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder until smooth. This creates the rich sauce for the potatoes.
- Step 3: Layering Potatoes and Cheeses:
- Place a layer of thinly sliced potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Pour a portion of the cream mixture over the potatoes.
- Sprinkle some cheddar cheese and Parmesan over the potatoes.
- Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of cheese.
- Step 4: Adding Butter and Paprika: Dot the top cheese layer with small pieces of 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Sprinkle the 1/4 teaspoon paprika for a hint of color and smoky flavor.
- Step 5: Slow Cooking Magic Unleashed: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours until the potatoes are completely tender when pierced with a fork.
- Step 6: Resting for Perfect Flavor Fusion: Once fully cooked, let the potatoes rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the sauce to thicken and flavors to meld together perfectly.
