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Creamy Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham dish served in a bowl.

Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

A creamy and comforting dish made easily in a slow cooker, using leftover ham and potatoes for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Potatoes and Ham
  • 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, sliced thinly You can also use Russet potatoes.
  • 1 pound cooked ham, diced Any cooked ham works well.
Creamy Sauce and Cheese
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3 cups whole milk 2 percent is also fine.
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Shredding your own cheese yields better results.
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Easy and blends right in.
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced Or add onion powder for sweetness.
  • to taste salt and pepper Be careful with salt as ham is salty.
  • pinch paprika Optional, for added flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease your slow cooker insert with butter or nonstick spray, especially around the edges.
  2. Slice the potatoes thin, about the thickness of a coin.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour for a minute, then slowly add milk while stirring until it thickens slightly. Add pepper, garlic powder, and a pinch of paprika if desired.
Layering and Cooking
  1. Layer the potatoes, ham, a little onion, a handful of cheese, and a bit of sauce in the slow cooker. Repeat until all ingredients are used, typically 3 to 4 layers.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours until the potatoes are tender.
  3. Near the end of cooking, crack the lid for 10 to 15 minutes if it looks too liquidy to let the sauce tighten.

Notes

This dish makes fantastic leftovers and tastes even better the next day. Allow to cool and store in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave or oven until hot. You can freeze it, but textures may change upon thawing.