Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes – The Stay at Home Chef

Scalloped potatoes are always a delicious side dish to add to any meal! It's hard to go wrong with cream, cheese and potatoes, but they can sometimes seem like a daunting option, especially given how long it can take to bake in the oven. So we created this slow cooker version of the recipe. This allows you to have these delicious cheesy and creamy potatoes with very little effort and frees up your oven to bake other parts of your meal if needed. You'll love how easy this recipe is and come back to it again and again when you need potatoes with your meals!

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Scalloped potatoes always seem so fancy and out of reach, but they really aren't that hard, especially if they're cooked in a slow cooker! With just a few tasty ingredients, you'll have a comfort food classic side dish on hand with very little effort.

Material notes

• Russet Potatoes: Russet potatoes are a classic potato alternative, and they are starchy potatoes that are perfect for this type of dish because they won't be mushy and can keep their shape even after hours of cooking. Make sure to slice them evenly for best results.
• heavy cream: You can substitute half and half, but the sauce won't be as thick or luscious.
• Shredded Parmesan cheese: Use fresh-shredded Parmesan for best flavor and melting quality.
• Garlic mince: Fresh garlic is best. Measure it with your heart.
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese: It's an optional ingredient, but there's nothing wrong with a little extra cheese on top, at least in our opinion!

Potato slicing

Perhaps the scariest step in making scalloped potatoes is slicing the potatoes. That's why we recommend you chop them up using a food processor. This makes the process much easier and only takes a few minutes to do! A mandolin also works, although it can be easier to cut yourself when using a mandolin. You can obviously use a knife if you don't have any of these tools, but it may take a little longer to cut everything!

Tips for big meals

Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes are a great option for large meals like Sunday dinners or holiday feasts like Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter. Here are some tips to make it more convenient:

Hold to serve: Once the potatoes are done, you can switch the slow cooker to the “warm” setting to keep them warm until you're ready to serve. This makes it ideal for buffet-style meals or family gatherings where foods need to stay warm for a long time.

Prepare ahead: You can peel and slice the potatoes a day in advance. Store the slices in a bowl of water in the fridge to prevent browning. You can make the whole potato mixture the night before and store it in the fridge. When you're ready to cook, transfer everything to the slow cooker.

Slow cooker flexibility: Slow cookers free up valuable oven space, which is a game changer during holiday meals. You can start it in the morning and cook it while you focus on other meals. Cooking on low for 7-8 hours allows for a more comfortable timeline, while the higher setting (3-4 hours) works when you're pressed for time.

Easy to scale: Hosting a crowd? This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. Just make sure your slow cooker is large enough to accommodate the extra volume or use multiple slow cookers if necessary.

Make-Ahead Hack

One of the best things about cooking in a slow cooker is that you can leave things on the hot setting for up to 4 hours after everything is done cooking! This means that if your potatoes are done before you need them, you can keep them warm until it's time to eat them. These potatoes can cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high, so you can choose whichever works best for you!