Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

These Crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham are the ultimate comfort food! Get perfectly tender potato slices in rich, creamy sauce without turning the oven on.

Make these Crockpot scalloped potatoes when you crave something warm and comforting, but using the oven is not an option. 

This take on scalloped potatoes uses the slow cooker, which makes the potato slices tender and almost melt in the mouth as they’re covered by the rich and creamy sauce on top. 

Thanks to the Crockpot, these scalloped potatoes and ham are a layer-and-leave dish! 

Once you have everything stacked inside, just let the Crockpot do its thing and come back to the best indulgent dinner. This dish might also be the next star of your potluck.

What are Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham?

You’re probably familiar with scalloped potatoes, AKA layers of savory perfection. Just imagine thin slices of potatoes layered with cheddar cheese, ham, and onions and then bathed in a creamy sauce.

The dish is pretty similar to a casserole: warm, comforting, and hearty. 

But for this recipe, we’ll make the scalloped potatoes and ham in the Crockpot.

Stack the ingredients in the slow cooker, quickly mix and dump the creamy mushroom-based sauce over them, and choose between cooking the Crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham on low or high. 

You can cook them for 6 to 8 hours on low, which is fantastic for hosting and multi-tasking in the kitchen, or opt for the 3 to 4-hour cook time on high for a mostly hands-free dinner. 

What is the difference between scalloped potatoes and Au Gratin?

Scalloped potatoes typically don’t have cheese, as opposed to Au Gratin. Au Gratin also uses thinner slices of potatoes. 

But as with other beloved comfort dishes, scalloped potatoes have many variations.

For example, these slow cooker scalloped potatoes with ham are actually closer to Au Gratin as they are cooked with a creamy cheese sauce.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Oven-less Dinner: Because these are scalloped potatoes and ham in the Crockpot, you can free up your oven! This is great for multi-tasking in the kitchen or when you just don’t want to hover and watch the meal in the oven to ensure it’ll come out perfectly. 
• Great Use of Leftovers: Got leftover ham, bacon, or other meats and veggies? Use them on these scalloped potatoes and ham! 
• Crowd-Pleaser: Everyone will be satisfied with this rich, creamy, cheesy, and savory comfort food! You can even make the dish with whatever cheese, spices, and seasonings you please.

What Do Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes with Ham Taste Like?

These Crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham taste savory, rich, and cheesy.

Slow-cooking the potatoes makes them amazingly tender, perfect for soaking up the creamy mushroom sauce and melty shredded cheddar cheese between each layer.

The meaty ham cubes and onion slices complete the dish, and our simple seasonings of black ground pepper and thyme are enough to round up the flavor of the rich and umami sauce. 

These Crockpot ham and scalloped potatoes are more like Au Gratin with their cheese sauce, so feel free to slice your potatoes thinner for a creamy bite. 

And if you want to add more flavor to this highly shareable meal, check out some delicious ideas below.

Ingredients For Making Scalloped Potatoes and Ham in the Crockpot

• Russet potatoes – Crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham are best made with starchy potatoes like Russet. But for the best tender potatoes, slice them thinly and as evenly as you can. 
• Onion – You can pick any onion for this recipe, but sweet onion perfectly complements the creamy savory sauce. 
• Ham – Feel free to swap ham for other types of protein, but it’s a convenient option, especially if you have leftovers.
• Cheddar cheese – The tangy flavor of sharp cheddar cheese in the creamy potato dish just tastes like everything a warm comfort food should be. That being said, you can go ahead and use your favorite melty cheese in this dish. 
• Condensed cream of mushroom soup –  Cream of mushroom soup will be the base for the dreamy sauce of our slow cooker scalloped potatoes with ham. 
• Milk – Adds richness and thickens the soup mixture. No watery scalloped potatoes here!
• Thyme – We’ll only add a simple pairing of thyme and pepper to our Crockpot ham and scalloped potatoes, but you can always make it extra herby!
• Ground black pepper – Season your scalloped potatoes to taste!
• Salt – We’ll also quickly season the potatoes with salt so no potato slice will taste bland. 
• Cooking spray – To keep the potatoes from sticking in the slow cooker.
• Green onions – You can also garnish your Crockpot scalloped potatoes with parsley.

Tools Needed To Prepare Scalloped Potatoes and Ham in Slow Cooker

• Slow cooker for cooking the scalloped potatoes and ham
• Mixing bowl for combining the sauce ingredients
• Whisk for mixing the sauce together
• Knife and mandolin for peeling and slicing the potatoes

Ingredient Additions & Substitutions For Crockpot Ham and Scalloped Potatoes

How to make cheesy Crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham?

Make the cheesiest and creamiest slow cooker scalloped potatoes and ham! Swap out the cream of mushroom soup with cheddar cheese soup and include cream cheese cubes in the layers. 

Add-ins

The ham and onion in between the creamy, cheesy potatoes in this recipe are already satisfying.

But to make the dish even heartier, why not include bacon, mushrooms, or carrots in your potato layers?

Spices and seasonings

Why do my Crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham taste bland?

You can always experiment with different spices and seasonings! Try the dish with garlic powder, poultry seasoning, oregano, and basil.

How to Make Scalloped Potatoes and Ham in the Crockpot

Ingredients:

• 8 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 2/3 cup milk
• Thyme to taste
• Ground black pepper to taste
• A few pinches of salt for the peeled and sliced potatoes
• Cooking spray
• Green onions, optional for garnish

Tools you need:

• Slow cooker
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Knife and mandolin for peeling and slicing the potatoes

Instructions:

STEP 1: Gather the ingredients for your Crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham. Grease the inside of the Crockpot with the cooking spray.

STEP 2: Toss the peeled and sliced potatoes in salt.

STEP 3: Layer half the potatoes, onion, ham, and cheese in the slow cooker.

STEP 4: Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

STEP 5: Combine the mushroom soup, milk, thyme, and pepper, and pour the mixture over the potatoes.

STEP 6: Cook the scalloped potatoes and ham in the slow cooker on high for 3 to 4 hours or 6 to 8 hours on low. Serve with chopped green onions. Enjoy!

What Goes with Scalloped Potatoes and Ham?

Serve these cheesy Crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham with sour cream and crumbled bacon on top for that irresistible and familiar loaded baked potato flavor.

You might also enjoy the scalloped potatoes with buffalo chicken wings or garlic mushrooms on the side.

The potatoes are already rich and filling, so you don’t really need to pick heavy sides to pair with them. If you’re more into veggies, you can prepare grilled asparagus, sauteed green beans, or Mediterranean salad to accompany your creamy potatoes and ham. ?

Want more meats in your meal? Instead of beef and pork, serve Crockpot ham and scalloped potatoes with salmon and turkey!

Check out our baked salmon with mayonnaise and turkey-stuffed bell peppers for a wholesome dinner. 

Tips About Making This Ham and Scalloped Potatoes Crockpot Recipe

• Are your scalloped potatoes and ham in the Crockpot still hard? You might need to cook them longer. It’s also best to avoid including acidic ingredients like sour cream, as acid slows down the softening of the potatoes.
• Feel free to substitute the ham in this recipe with another protein or vegetable! You can also omit the meat altogether and just serve the Crockpot ham and scalloped potatoes with dishes like garlic butter steak bites and chicken bites.
• Can I make these scalloped potatoes in the oven? Sure! You can bake them at 400°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes. These are just guidelines, so adjust the temperature and time accordingly until you can poke the potatoes with a fork.

How To Store Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

• Fridge: You can transfer your Crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham in an airtight container and refrigerate them for 3 to 4 days. 
• Freezer: Freezing your Crockpot ham and scalloped potatoes might not be a good idea as the texture and flavor of the dish can change after thawing. I don’t think anyone will be excited about mealy potatoes!
• Reheating: To reheat your refrigerated slow cooker scalloped potatoes and ham, just pop them in the oven preheated to 350°F until warmed through. 

How to Thicken Scalloped Potatoes and Ham?

The best scalloped potatoes and ham in the Crockpot are nice and creamy, not runny. Other than picking the right kind of potatoes (more on this below), you can consider using heavy cream instead of milk for the sauce.

You can also incorporate flour into the recipe!

Add flour to a strainer and sprinkle it thinly throughout each layer of potatoes, onion, and ham. 

What Potatoes Are Best for Scalloped Potatoes and Ham?

When making this ham and scalloped potatoes Crockpot recipe, picking the right potatoes is a must. 

Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes.

The former is my top pick as it’s easy to find, but Yukon Gold is also perfect for creamy scalloped potatoes. 

You also don’t need to peel them flawlessly since they have thin skins anyway. 

What Is the Best Way to Slice Potatoes for Scalloped Potatoes?

Struggling with getting a thin and uniform cut on your potatoes for these Crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham? You can always slice them with a mandolin!

Do not overlook the first step of slicing the potatoes for scalloped potatoes because getting the same size of slices will ensure even cooking. 

Do you have to peel red potatoes for scalloped potatoes?

It depends on the potatoes you’ll use. Russet potatoes have thicker skins than Yukon Gold potatoes, so you need to peel them for a more enjoyable texture on your slow cooker scalloped potatoes and ham. 

FAQ About Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

How long to cook scalloped potatoes and ham in Crockpot?

After assembly, you can either cook the scalloped potatoes and ham in the Crockpot for 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high. 

What temp to cook scalloped potatoes and ham?

If baking scalloped potatoes and ham, preheat the oven to 400°F and cook them for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Can you freeze scalloped potatoes and ham?

It’s best not to freeze these Crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham as their texture can turn mealy, and the frozen dish might become watery when reheated.

Can you make scalloped potatoes and ham ahead of time?

Of course! You can assemble and refrigerate the dish for baking the next day. But here’s a pro tip: Take the scalloped potatoes and ham out of the fridge 30 minutes before reheating so the baking dish is no longer cold when placed in the oven. 

What vegetable goes with ham and scalloped potatoes?

Whether as additions or sides, you can’t go wrong with vegetables like asparagus, green beans, carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, celery, and spinach for your ham and scalloped potatoes.

Conclusion

Move over Potatoes Au Gratin! These Crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham are the new creamy and cheesy potatoes everyone will want to dig into.

You don’t need an oven for this indulgent take on scalloped potatoes. Just layer everything in the slow cooker, pour the creamy sauce on top, and choose between cooking the potatoes long and slow or on high for a couple of hours.

The potatoes will come out perfectly tender, and every bite will be delightfully creamy, cheesy, savory, and meaty. 

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