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Cheesy crock pot scalloped potatoes are a great side to any meal. You only need a few ingredients and the slow cooker!

We love Scalloped Potatoes, and they’re especially great for holidays!! Crock pot scalloped potatoes are perfect for those busy days, along with Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes.

Cheesy crock pot scalloped potatoes in slow cooker.

Slow Cooker For the Win!

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?!

Why do we love them?

So cheesy + Delicious. With the combo of cheese and potatoes, they’re definitely a winner.
Made in the Slow Cooker. Being made in the crock pot, these scalloped potatoes are beyond simple.
Great for holidays! The slow cooker does the work, which is really great for busy holidays like Easter and Christmas.

These are similar to our Au Gratin potatoes, but even easier in the slow cooker!

Russet potatoes are the best to use for Scalloped potatoes.

Ingredients

Russet Potatoes – We used russet potatoes, but these have to be peeled first. If you are looking for potatoes that don’t need peeling, we recommend Yukon Gold potatoes (more than anything, you want to use a starchy potato).
Heavy Whipping Cream – Or whole milk (full fat dairy is essential for this recipe).
Minced garlic
Dry Minced Onion – You can also use onion powder or 1/2 medium onion. You can also add any other seasonings here.
Parmesan cheese
Seasonings: Salt and black pepper. Potatoes tend to absorb flavors, so be generous in the amount of seasoning added. Black pepper, salt, onion, and garlic powder can all be adjusted to taste. You can also add fresh thyme, rosemary, parsley, or even nutmeg.
Shredded Cheddar Cheese – We like to do a sharp cheddar cheese but this can be changed based on preference.

Layering sliced potatoes in the crock pot.

Pouring milk mixture over slice potatoes in the slow cooker.

How to Make

With a quick prep time, these potatoes are an easy hit!

PREP. Peel potatoes and slice 1/8″ thick. Arrange a third of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of a crock pot that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
SEASON. Pour about a third of the heavy cream evenly over the potatoes. Sprinkle a third of the garlic, minced onion, Parmesan, salt, and pepper over the potatoes.
REPEAT. Repeat layers two more times.
COOK. Cover slow cooker. Cook potatoes on HIGH for 4-5 hours or until tender.
GARNISH + SERVE. Sprinkle cheese on top of potatoes. Cook for about 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve hot.

Wouldn’t these slow cooker scalloped potatoes be delicious served with Best Chicken Marinade, Parmesan Pork Chops, or Steak Marinade?

Make it in the Oven

Yes, you can bake the scalloped potatoes in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender. Be sure to cover the dish with foil to prevent the top from burning.

For more info, check out our Classic Scalloped Potatoes recipe.

Layering milk mixture over slice potatoes.

Sprinkling cheese over slice potatoes in the crock pot.

Recipe Tips

Let it rest. After you have removed the dish from the oven, allow it time to rest. It will thicken as it cools. If your dish still turns out watery, mix in some dry instant potatoes to help soak up the moisture.
Ham. Add cubed ham pieces in between the layers of crockpot scalloped potatoes. It adds a great flavor to this recipe. You can also add cooked bacon bits on top.
Doneness. When you think the dish is done, test a couple of different areas by stabbing the potato with a fork. If it slides through without resistance, the dish is done. If the top is browning, but still needs more time to bake, tent a piece of tin foil over the dish to keep it from burning.

Close up of cooked sliced potatoes topped with cheese in a slow cooker.

Storing info

STORE. Place the potatoes in an air-tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

To reheat, place in the microwave. Serve them with a salad for a tasty lunch!

Freeze baked potatoes. To bake and freeze for later, allow the dish to completely cool. Cover with plastic wrap, and again with foil. Keep it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To reheat. Thaw in the fridge and reheat, covered, in the oven. Remove the foil during the last minutes of the bake time to crisp up the top.

Cheesy crock pot scalloped potatoes served on plate.

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