These cheesy Slow Cooked Scalloped Potatoes with ham are a delicious way to turn smoked ham into a hearty, comforting dish. They work beautifully as a side or a satisfying main casserole. Layers of tender golden potatoes and shredded cheese are smothered in a velvety, rich sauce, transforming simple ingredients into a slow-cooked wonder. So creamy and decadent, no one will guess the sauce comes together in your blender.

Easy Slow Cooked Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

These scalloped potatoes are wonderfully simple to make in your crockpot, freeing up valuable oven space during busy holidays or when entertaining guests. They cook hands-off, making them an easy, stress-free addition to any meal.

You can serve them straight from the slow cooker for effortless convenience, or spoon them onto a serving platter for a more traditional presentation. When feeding a crowd or setting up a buffet, serving directly from the crockpot is especially practical, keeping the dish warm and making self-serve easy for guests.

Key ingredients you’ll need to make Slow Cooked Scalloped Potatoes: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card and quantities.)

Potatoes – Yukon gold potatoes are tender and buttery.
Ham – Cubed ham for a smoky flavor.
Onion – Vidalia onion complements the flavor of the potatoes.
Cheese – Freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Use white or yellow cheddar cheese and Gruyere cheese. You’ll also need finely grated Parmesan cheese.
Liquid – Low sodium chicken broth and half and half add moisture.
Cream Cheese – Softened chive and onion cream cheese binds the sauce and gives it a creamy texture.
Butter – Salted butter or unsalted butter for richness.
Spices – Garlic salt, freshly ground black pepper, ground mustard.
Herbs – Fresh chives for a hint of onion flavor and garnishing.

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How to Make Slow Cooked Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Prepare Crockpot – Spray the bottom and sides of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
Prep Ham and Onion – Cube the ham, dice the onion and mix together the 2 types of cheese.
Make the Cheese Sauce – Pour the chicken broth, half and half, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, melted butter, garlic salt, black pepper and ground mustard into a stand blender. Process until smooth and fully combined.
Layer Ingredients – Separate all ingredients into thirds. Begin layering sliced potatoes, sprinkle with onion and cubed ham. Drizzle with sauce and shredded cheese. Repeat layers ending with sauce and cheese.
Cover and Cook – Cover the opening of the slow cooker with doubled paper towels then place the lid firmly on top. Cook on per the cooking time in the recipe until tender.
Stand Time – Uncover and garnish, then let stand until serving.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Scalloped Potatoes in a Slow Cooker

6 quart slow cooker.
Sharp knife and cutting board or mandolin.
Medium bowl and small bowl.
Balloon whisk.
Stand blender.
Cheese grater and large spoon.

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Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

Potatoes – You can adapt this recipe using russet potatoes.
Protein – You can omit the ham and add crumbled sausage, bacon or leave it meat free.
Cheese -You can use any cheese blend that you enjoy for the cheese sauce. Colby jack cheese, swiss cheese, monterey jack cheese or spicy pepper jack cheese.
Shred the Cheese – I highly recommend grating your own cheese for this recipe. Packaged shredded cheese has an anti caking substance added that can make sauces grainy.
Heavy Cream – For extra rich flavor use heavy cream in place of half and half.
Garlic – You can use garlic powder or minced garlic cloves in place of garlic salt. When doing so, add table salt to season.
Herbs – You could garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.
Veggies – You could layer sauteed mushrooms (not raw mushrooms) with the potatoes.

Storage and Leftovers

Leftovers – Store Slow Cooked Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Reheating – Reheat in single servings in the microwave or in an oven safe dish in a preheated 350 degrees f oven for 20-30 minutes or just until heated through.
Freezer – You can freeze leftover crock pot scalloped potatoes for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving.

More Slow Cooker and Crockpot Recipes to Make

Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes Casserole is perfect for busy oven day.
Treat the family to a Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil.
Dreamy Slow Cooker Creamed Corn with bacon.
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole is a must make for the fall holidays.
Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Potatoes come together in minutes and the crockpot does the rest.
Cozy up to a bowl of Slow Cooked Potato Soup for supper.
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