Description
A comforting and hearty Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham recipe featuring layers of tender Yukon gold potatoes, savory ham, creamy cheese sauce, and aromatic spices. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or family gatherings with minimal prep and slow cooker convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Ham
- 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, sliced thin
- 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
Sauce and Seasoning
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of celery soup
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Cheese
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese sauce: In a large bowl, combine cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, diced onion, minced garlic, paprika, black pepper, dried thyme, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
- Layer ingredients in the slow cooker: Spray the bottom of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Spread half of the thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes evenly over the bottom. Top with half of the cubed cooked ham, followed by half of the prepared cheese sauce. Repeat the layering once more, finishing with the cheese sauce layer.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high for 5 to 6 hours until the potatoes are tender and the flavors meld beautifully.
- Add finishing cheese topping: About 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly on top of the casserole. Cover again and allow the cheese to melt fully, creating a golden cheesy crust.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and enjoy warm as a satisfying main or side dish.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer to achieve uniform potato slices for even cooking.
- Layer ingredients carefully to ensure every bite has balanced flavor and texture.
- Non-stick spray on the slow cooker prevents sticking and simplifies cleanup.
- Yukon gold potatoes hold their shape better than russets during slow cooking and create a creamy texture.
- If the cheese sauce appears too thick, adjust by adding a splash of milk or cream to reach desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
