Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes (Print)
Creamy, tender potatoes layered with cheese and garlic, slow-cooked to perfection.
# 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
# How to Make:
01 - Generously grease the interior of the crockpot insert with butter to prevent sticking
02 - Melt 2 tbsp butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and whole milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat. Stir in salt, pepper, and half the cheddar cheese until fully melted
03 - Arrange half the sliced potatoes in the crockpot, overlapping slightly for even cooking. Distribute half the chopped onion evenly over potatoes, followed by half the remaining cheddar cheese. Pour half the cheese sauce over the layer
04 - Repeat with remaining potatoes, onion, cheese, and sauce. Sprinkle paprika evenly over the top layer for color and subtle flavor
05 - Cover and cook on high setting for 4 hours or low setting for 7 hours, until potatoes are completely tender when pierced with a fork
06 - Remove lid and let stand for 10 minutes to allow sauce to thicken slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The slow cooker does all the work while you go about your day, coming home to the most incredible smell that makes everyone gravitate toward the kitchen.
- These potatoes are impossibly creamy with perfectly tender layers, and the cheese gets into every single nook and cranny.
- It's a make-ahead dream that actually tastes better when it has time to develop those deep, savory flavors.
02 -
- Don't rush the sauce-making process—letting it simmer for a minute ensures the flour taste cooks out completely.
- Slicing your potatoes as evenly as possible is the difference between perfectly cooked layers and some pieces being underdone while others fall apart.
03 -
- A mandoline slicer will save you so much time and give you those perfectly even slices that cook uniformly.
- Layer everything directly in the slow cooker insert rather than dirtying another dish—less cleanup always wins.