Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Recipe
This hearty Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham recipe combines tender yellow potatoes with savory ham and a creamy cheese sauce, perfectly slow-cooked for a warm and comforting meal. Ideal for easy weeknight dinners or potlucks, this dish delivers a rich blend of flavors with minimal prep time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 8 hours (low)
- Total Time: 15 minutes prep + 4 to 8 hours cooking
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Sauce
- ¾ cup half and half
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of onion soup (low sodium)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
Spices and Aromatics
- ½ tablespoon celery seed
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Protein
- 2 cups diced ham
Vegetables
- 2 pounds yellow potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
- 3 tablespoons sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel the yellow potatoes carefully and slice them into thin, even pieces to ensure they cook uniformly and become tender throughout the slow cooking process.
- Chop ham and green onions: Dice the ham into bite-sized pieces and slice the green onions thinly; set the green onions aside for garnishing later.
- Combine ingredients in crockpot: In the crockpot, add the half and half, cream of onion soup, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded pepper Jack cheese, celery seed, minced garlic, and pepper. Mix these ingredients thoroughly to create a creamy sauce base.
- Layer potatoes and ham: Fold the thinly sliced potatoes and diced ham into the creamy mixture, making sure every slice of potato is well coated with the cheese and soup mixture for optimal flavor.
- Cook slowly: Cover and cook the mixture in the crockpot on high heat for 4 hours or on low heat for 8 hours. Before finishing, pierce a potato slice with a fork to check that it’s soft and fully cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Once cooked, sprinkle the top with the sliced green onions to add a fresh flavor and a pop of color, then serve warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Use low sodium cream of onion soup to control salt content.
- Slicing potatoes uniformly helps achieve even cooking.
- To add extra creaminess, you can sprinkle additional cheese on top during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- This dish can be prepared the night before and cooked the next day for convenience.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
Keywords: crockpot scalloped potatoes, slow cooker scalloped potatoes, ham and cheese potatoes, comfort food, easy side dish
