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Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Slow cooker scalloped potatoes and ham is a big hit in my house, especially with my kids. If you have leftover ham and like creamy potatoes, you'll love this simple recipe!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine French
Servings 8 people
Calories 2278.5 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker A 6-quart or larger slow cooker is ideal for this volume.
  • 1 Sharp Chef's Knife Essential for thinly slicing potatoes and chopping ham/onion.
  • 1 Cutting Board For safe and efficient preparation of ingredients.
  • 2 Mixing Bowls One large for the potato mixture, one medium for the sauce.
  • 1 Spatula or Spoon For mixing ingredients in the bowls and slow cooker.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 3 pounds potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped cooked ham
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 10.5 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Gather the ingredients. Jen Causey / Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling: Hannah Greenwood
  • Place sliced potatoes into the slow cooker. Mix shredded cheese, ham, and onion together in a bowl. Add to potatoes in the slow cooker; mix well. Jen Causey / Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling: Hannah Greenwood
  • Stir condensed soup and water together in the bowl. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour evenly over potato mixture. Jen Causey / Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling: Hannah Greenwood
  • Cook on High until potatoes are tender, about 4 hours. Jen Causey / Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling: Hannah Greenwood
  • Enjoy! Jen Causey / Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling: Hannah Greenwood

Notes

For optimal texture, ensure potatoes are sliced uniformly thin to guarantee even cooking. A mandoline can achieve this with precision. To prevent a watery sauce, consider using full-fat cream of mushroom soup or reducing the added water slightly, especially if your slow cooker tends to retain a lot of moisture. For enhanced flavor, sauté the chopped onions briefly before adding them to the mixture; this mellows their sharpness and adds depth. Adding a pinch of smoked paprika or a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the soup mixture can elevate the savory notes. Keep the lid on the slow cooker as much as possible to maintain consistent temperature and cooking time.