Scalloped potatoes have been assigned mandatory attendance at my family’s holiday meals. If we’re together, you better believe some are bubbling away in a casserole dish nearby. Today’s recipe for Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes is an easier, tastier way to serve them. Show
Pin this recipe on Pinterest to save for later Pin It!Despite their omnipresence, scalloped potatoes have always been my least favorite side (unless we’re talking about these goat cheese studded Homemade Scalloped Potatoes). I don’t find them offensive; they just give me the all-around reaction of “meh.” I’ll pile a few on my plate because they are, you know, there, but my heart is never really in it. Until today. These crockpot scalloped potatoes taste of home cooking, pure comfort, and their texture is tender perfection. Using both buttery Yukon Gold potatoes AND sweet potatoes makes this recipe something extra special. And the signature scalloped potato sauce? Everything it should have been all along! While many scalloped potato dishes I’ve tried are swimming in a greasy, thin sauce that’s 99% heavy cream yet mysteriously bland (I’m still not sure how this is possible, but it’s true), the sauce for these crockpot scalloped potatoes is rich, cheesy, and packs real pizzazz from the use of fresh garlic, nutmeg, and dreamy white cheddar. 5 Star Review
The Best Crockpot Scalloped PotatoesMaking scalloped potatoes in the slow cooker requires avoiding three major pitfalls:
Tips!Preventing Curdling. Instead of trying to cook the sauce in the slow cooker with the potatoes, make it on the stove first, then poured it over the potato slices in the crock pot. If you’ve had your milk curdle in the past, this stovetop method will avoid it. Avoiding Soupy Potatoes. Place a layer of paper towels under the lid. The towel will absorb excess moisture. Be sure to also cook the potatoes on HIGH (more below). Make Your Potatoes Tender. If your potatoes turn out hard in the slow cooker, chances are your heat wasn’t high enough. Use the high (not low) setting on your slow cooker to ensure the potatoes cook through without becoming soupy. This scalloped potato recipe is also lighter than most, but I promise you won’t miss the heavy cream one bit. They taste completely decadent. Just LOOK at that cheesy top and creamy sauce! Typically, the difference between scalloped and au gratin potatoes is the use of cheese. Instead of making these crockpot scalloped potatoes without cheese, I decided to break the rules and use cheese here too. So, I guess you could call these “slow cooker scalloped potatoes au gratin” or “crockpot scalloped potatoes”. Just promise me you’ll try them either way! How to Make Crockpot Scalloped PotatoesThis scalloped potato recipe is foolproof, crowd-pleasing, and truly delicious! The creamy sauce guarantees you’ll be upping your cheesy potato recipe game and freeing up your oven at the same time too. The Ingredients
Potato SwapNot a sweet potato fan? You can also make this recipe with all Yukon Golds if you prefer.
Change It Up!For an extra veggie, you could add sautéed mushrooms. Crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham or bacon would also be delicious. Cook and dice the bacon or ham before adding it to the recipe. The Directions
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Storage TipsI don’t recommend freezing this dish, as potatoes can become mealy once thawed. What to Serve with Scalloped PotatoesSalads Apple Walnut Salad28 mins Main Dishes Rosemary Chicken Thighs40 mins Main Dishes Stuffed Salmon30 mins View All Mains View all recipes Recommended Tools to Make Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes
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