Crock Pot Scalloped potatoes Recipe
This Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes recipe offers a creamy, cheesy dish made easy by slow cooking. Featuring layers of tender Yukon gold potatoes, onions, and sharp white cheddar cheese, infused with a hint of tangy yellow mustard, it’s a perfect comforting side for any meal.
- Author: Ella
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3.5 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Vegetables
- 3 lbs Yukon gold potatoes (about 6, sliced 1/8″ thick)
- 1 onion (thinly sliced)
Dairy & Cheese
- 3 cups whole milk
- 8 oz white cheddar cheese (grated)
Dry & Seasonings
- 3 Tbsp heaping cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp prepared yellow mustard
- 2 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
Others
- Oil or cooking spray (for greasing crock pot)
- Prepare the Crock Pot: Grease the inside of your crock pot with oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Layer Ingredients: Begin by layering one-third of the sliced onions, potatoes, and grated cheese. Repeat this layering process two more times, ending with a final layer of potatoes and cheese on top.
- Make the Sauce: In a large measuring cup, whisk together the whole milk, cornstarch, prepared yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the Sauce: Carefully pour the milk mixture evenly over the layered potatoes, onions, and cheese in the crock pot, ensuring all layers are covered.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or until the potatoes are tender and the sauce is golden and bubbly.
- Rest Before Serving: Once cooked, unplug the crock pot and allow the scalloped potatoes to rest for 20 minutes to thicken the sauce and set the dish.
Notes
- For a crispy top, transfer cooked potatoes to oven-safe ramekins and bake at 425°F for 30-35 minutes.
- Do not skip the mustard; it adds a subtle tanginess enhancing the flavor.
- Cooking time may vary depending on crock pot model; check tenderness after 3 hours.
- If cooking on low, cook for approximately 6-7 hours until potatoes are tender.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free when using cornstarch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 989 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 39 mg
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