Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes – these creamy potatoes are a perfect side dish to just about any meal! You only need a few simple ingredients, and your crock pot does all the work.
We love scalloped potatoes, and they’re especially great for holidays!! This slow cooker version is perfect for those busy days. For more slow cooker sides check out: slow cooker mashed potatoes, slow cooker mac and cheese, slow cooker green beans.
Slow Cooker Potatoes
Hi – Kara here! Potatoes are a favorite side dish at my house. They go well with just about any main dish, and my family loves them. But really – who DOESN’T love potatoes?!
We have a large variety of potato recipes here on the site, almost all of them being very simple. One of those recipes are Scalloped Potatoes – they’re cheesy, delicious and a great side dish.
To make them even more simple, you can throw them in the slow cooker. That’s what today’s recipe is for. Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes. You need just a few ingredients and the slow cooker does all the work to make creamy, delicious potatoes.
How to make crockpot Scalloped Potatoes
As mentioned – today’s recipe is simple!
PREP POTATOES. Start by peeling and slicing your potatoes about an eighth of an inch thick. Spread about a third of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of a greased crock pot.
SEASON + LAYER. Sprinkle with a third of the seasonings, then a third of the cream. Repeat two more times.
SLOW COOK. Place the lid on your crock pot and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
I stirred mine once after a couple hours, but that’s not mandatory. If desired, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of cooked potatoes and cook for about 5 more minutes till the cheese melts. The result is a delicious and cheesy side that required very little work.
Recipe FAQ
Which potatoes are best for scalloped potatoes? We used Russet for ours, but these have to be peeled first. If you are looking for potatoes that don’t need peeling, we recommend red potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes.
Can you add ham to this recipe? Of course! Just add cubed ham pieces in between the layers. They add a great flavor to this recipe. You can also add chopped bacon too which also adds more flavor.
Best cheese to use? Traditional scalloped potatoes don’t have cheese on top. These potatoes are actually plenty delicious just as they are, the onions and garlic give them great flavor! Since my family loves sharp cheddar cheese, I added some to the top of my mine. You can omit the cheddar cheese, or you can substitute another cheese if you prefer (like Italian cheese or even shredded Parmesan cheese).
How to store/reheat scalloped potatoes? If you happen to have any leftover potatoes, place in an air-tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, place in the microwave and serve them with a salad for a tasty lunch!
Whatever you do, these potatoes are sure to be a family favorite. And since you don’t have to heat up the oven, you can even make them in the heat of the summer. Wouldn’t they be delicious served with grilled chicken or steak?
for more potato dishes, check out:
- Amazing Ranch and Bacon Potatoes
- Broccoli Stuffed Twice Baked Potatoes
- Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
- Funeral Potatoes
- Roasted Potatoes
Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 russet potatoes large
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp dry minced onion
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and slice 1/8" thick. Arrange a third of the potatoes in the bottom of a crock pot that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Drizzle about a third of the cream evenly over the potatoes. Sprinkle a third of the garlic, minced onion, Parmesan, salt, and pepper over the potatoes. Repeat two more times.
- Cover slow cooker. Cook potatoes on HIGH for 4-5 hours or until tender.
- Sprinkle cheese on top of potatoes. Cook for about 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve hot.
This is a great recipe for Easter Sunday! my family sure loves these. YUMMY
Im a potato fan and love them in any form. The fact these are cooked in a crockpot is even more appealing. Thanks for sharing.
Scalloped potatoes are my hubby’s favorite! They are so cheesy & perfect with so many things!
I’m a sucker for crockpot recipes, and this sounds amazing! Can’t wait to try it.
My son requests I make these for any and every occasion!
So easy to make And so delicious!
Love scalloped potatoes and such a good idea to prepare them in the slow cooker!
I love potatoes. This looks like an amazing recipe.
I really like scalloPed potatoes Especially this recipe that goes in the crockpot. If you ever want to do somethiNg different that mashed potatoes this is the recipe tO try.
Hi! These look delicious!If if I wanted to bake it in the oven do you have instructions ?
I do not for these, I am sorry 🙁 I haven’t tried baking these, so I would need to test it out.
Hi Sylvia,
I bake mine at 350 for one hour 30minutes with the lid on 30without .I always check tenderness just in case I need a bit of extra time..
I hope this helps.
Enjoy and Thanks
Kelly J.
you did not mention the crockpot size. I assume the size is 3.5 qt.
Yes, that will be fine 🙂 Enjoy!
Can you double this recipe? How many people does this recipe serve?
It is 8 servings of about a cup size. This is a contributors recipe, so depending on the size of serving, you could feed maybe 8-12 people.
The fLaVor is great but tHe texture is almost like curdled cream. Followed direct exactly. Is it Supposed to be like that? Thoughts?
It shouldn’t. It is pretty creamy. I am not sure what could have happened, if you followed the recipe exactly. I am glad you liked the flavor 🙂
We omitted the PARmasun cheese. Just used cheeser.
That works 🙂 Thank you!
Can This recipe be cooked in an instatpot? Will any adjustments need to be made in the recipe if I do that?
I personally have not tried, but I am sure they could. I would need to try it for myself, to know what adjustments need to be made. I am still new to the instant pot 🙂
If I brown some thin sliced pork chops to lay on top of the potatoes, would I need to change the cook time?
I haven’t tried, but depends on if the pork chops are browned beforehand or not.
Thank you, can’t to make them!
Hope you like them! Thank you!
My crockpot cooks food fast. Should I maybe try cooking low verses high? Or do potatoes need more heat?
You could 🙂 I feel like potatoes do need more time, but it’s totally up to you.
Hello..
Could you use half ans half cream to cut down the fat?
I haven’t tried it using half and half but I suppose you could and they would still turn out yummy! If you give it a try, you’ll have to let us know.
These potatoes were so delicious. Everyone raved about them. Great recipe.
Thank you!! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the potatoes!