Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these luxuriously creamy slow cooker scalloped potatoes. This hands-off approach to a classic dish delivers perfectly tender layers of russet potatoes swimming in a rich, cheesy sauce infused with garlic, parmesan, and cheddar cheeses. Ideal for cozy family dinners, this recipe combines ease and indulgence in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced ¼-inch thick
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Cheeses
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Other
- Cooking spray
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray your slow cooker insert generously with cooking spray to prevent the potatoes from sticking during cooking.
- Mix the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend these ingredients thoroughly to create a flavorful creamy sauce.
- Create the First Layer: Arrange one-third of the peeled and sliced potatoes evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker, overlapping them slightly to ensure even cooking and layering.
- Add Cheese and Sauce: Sprinkle one-third of both the shredded parmesan and cheddar cheeses over the potatoes. Then pour one-third of the cream mixture evenly on top to infuse flavor and moisture.
- Complete the Layers: Repeat the layering process two more times using the remaining potatoes, cheeses, and cream mixture to build rich, cheesy layers throughout the dish.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. This slow cooking process ensures a creamy texture and fully melded flavors.
- Final Touch: Once cooked, let the scalloped potatoes stand uncovered for 10 minutes before serving to set. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired to add a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
- Use uniform potato slices for even cooking.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make the dish vegetarian.
- For a richer flavor, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Do not overcook to avoid mushy potatoes; check doneness at 3 hours.
- Fresh parsley is optional but adds a nice freshness to the final presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: scalloped potatoes, slow cooker potatoes, cheesy potatoes, comfort food, creamy potatoes, slow cooker recipes
