How to Make Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the aroma of creamy, tender scalloped potatoes filling your kitchen on a lazy Sunday afternoon. This classic comfort food dish is a staple at family gatherings and holiday meals, and for good reason. The combination of thinly sliced potatoes, rich cheese sauce, and a hint of garlic and onion is simply irresistible. And thanks to the magic of the slow cooker, you can enjoy all the deliciousness of homemade scalloped potatoes with minimal effort. This recipe for Slow ...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 5 large russet potatoes, halved and thinly sliced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 4 tablespoons chopped garlic (Optional)
  • 1 (16 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Generously spray a slow cooker with cooking spray. Place a layer of potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper. Repeat until all potatoes have been used.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until bubbling. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly add milk and continue to cook, whisking continually, until thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic.
  • Remove from the heat and add Cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese has melted, placing it back on the heat briefly if necessary, being careful the mixture doesn't scorch. Pour cheese sauce over the potatoes. Shake the slow cooker a bit (do not stir!) to allow cheese sauce to reach all the way to the bottom.
  • Cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours, until potatoes are tender and fully cooked.
  • Nutrition

    576 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 490mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 583mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1216mg