Description
Creamy slow cooker scalloped potatoes deliver comforting layers of sliced potatoes and rich cheese sauce. Home cooks can easily prepare this classic side dish with minimal effort and maximum flavor satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds (1.36 kg) russet potatoes (peeled and sliced approximately 1/4 inch thick)
- 2 1/2 cups (226 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken broth
- 2 tsps minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together cream, chicken broth, garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Coat the interior of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create the first potato layer across the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring even coverage.
- Drizzle one-third of the cream mixture over the potato layer, allowing it to seep between the slices.
- Sprinkle a generous portion of cheddar and Parmesan cheeses across the moistened potatoes.
- Continue layering potatoes, cream mixture, and cheeses, repeating the process until all ingredients are used.
- Ensure the final layer is topped with cheese for a golden, appetizing finish.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to high temperature, cooking for 3-4 hours until potatoes become fork-tender.
- Once cooking is complete, let the dish rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to settle.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and added freshness.
- Serve hot directly from the slow cooker, ensuring each portion captures the layered cheesy goodness.
Notes
- Choose starchy, waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or Russet for the best texture and even cooking throughout the dish.
- Slice potatoes uniformly using a mandoline or sharp knife to ensure consistent thickness and even cooking in the slow cooker.
- Add crispy bacon bits or caramelized onions between layers for extra depth of flavor and exciting texture variation.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or milk for a lighter version, which reduces calories without compromising the creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 409 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg