Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

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Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham is comfort food at its best! Delicious side dish, or main course for a quick supper.

A plate of au gratin potatoes
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  1. Ingredients for Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
  2. What is the Difference Between Potatoes Au Gratin and Scalloped Potatoes?
  3. Method
  4. Potatoes are Good For You!
  5. What Kind of Potato Makes the Best Scalloped Potatoes?
  6. Make it Vegetarian
  7. Questions
  8. More Crock Pot Recipes
  9. How to Make Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
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This Crock Pot Scallped Potatoes and Ham dish is no-fuss, and one of the best scalloped potato recipes ever! The prep takes just a few minutes and you’ll love the way the tender potatoes melt into the cheesy sauce. Add any kind of baked ham or spiral ham and you have an entire meal in one pan. Serve with a side salad and you have a complete meal. Or make this yummy dish as a side to a larger meal or brunch buffet. The savory ham, tender potatoes, cheese and cream sauce are the perfect combination.

Ingredients for Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

  • Potatoes – Normally, I use Russet potatoes in this Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham recipe. However, you can also use red potatoes. Try to make your potato slices as thin and even as possible so they’ll cook evenly and turn out nice and tender. You can use a mandolin slicer or a very sharp knife to scallop your potatoes.
  • Onion – A yellow onion or sweet onion works best for this recipe.
  • Diced Cooked Ham – Typically, I use ham leftovers in this recipe. Since ham freezes very well, you can freeze leftover ham and save it for recipes like this. Add the ham straight from the freezer. You can use diced bacon, too!
  • Cheddar Cheese – We like to use sharp cheddar cheese for a tangy cheddar cheese sauce, but feel free to experiment with different types of cheese!
  • Cream of Mushroom Soup – This condensed soup makes up the base of the sauce in this Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham recipe. If you aren’t a fan of canned condensed soups, then try our Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup. You can also use our Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute in place of the can of cream of mushroom soup in this recipe.
  • Milk – The milk adds creaminess to the sauce. You can substitute a little heavy cream to make the cream sauce even more rich and indulgent.
  • Thyme – This herb has a light mint and lemon scent and taste.
  • Salt, and Pepper – Start with a teaspoon salt and half a teaspoon pepper, but season to taste.
  • Herbs – Experiment with all sorts of herbs and spices as you season. Chives are delicious, a sprinkle of garlic powder, etc.
A plate of crock pot scalloped potatoes with ham


What is the Difference Between Potatoes Au Gratin and Scalloped Potatoes?

The term “Au Gratin” is French and refers to a casserole dish topped with grated cheese and/or browned bread crumbs. It is difficult to achieve the browned look of au gratin potatoes when cooking in a crock pot, but the taste of these Scalloped Potatoes with Ham is pretty much the same. The potatoes along the sides and bottom of the slow cooker do brown a little as they bake. If you gently stir the potatoes before adding the cheese on top, then that will bring some of the more browned potatoes to the top.

Method

  1. First, peel and slice the potatoes. In a large bowl, toss the potato slices with a few pinches of salt. Then, chop up the onion.
  2. Spray the crock pot with cooking spray. Then, add half of the potatoes, onion, ham, and cheese to the pot.
  3. After that, add a second layer of potatoes, onion, ham, and cheese.
  4. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the soup mixture over the potato mixture.
  6. Finally, cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or LOW for 6-8 hours.
A scoop of crock pot scalloped potatoes with ham

Potatoes are Good For You!

Don’t let the low-carb craze scare you away from a potatoes. They’re actually very good for you! Here’s why:

  • Potatoes have more potassium than a banana.
  • They’re high in fiber, so potatoes in your diet can help lower cholesterol. It can also decrease your risk of heart disease.
  • Potatoes are also chock full of Vitamin C and Vitamin B6.
  • Plus, they’re quite delicious!

What Kind of Potato Makes the Best Scalloped Potatoes?

When making Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, you want to use a nice, starchy potato such as Russet, Idaho, or Yukon Gold potatoes. Russet is the cheapest and easiest to find, which is why most people prefer to use them. They are high in starch. Idaho potatoes are very similar to Russet potatoes. If you like a more creamy, buttery taste, go with Yukon Gold. You really can’t go wrong with either. Yukon golds are nice because the skin isn’t as thick and dry as a Russet so you don’t have to peel them perfectly. In fact, leaving a little bit of the peel on adds nutrients and gives it a nice texture. If you want the best of both worlds, use half of each!

Make it Vegetarian

If you want to make this a vegetarian dish or use it only as a side dish (we love using this as a side dish for Easter dinner), then you can substitute mushrooms, carrots, or extra potatoes for the ham.

Questions

Why aren’t my scalloped potatoes getting soft?

Potatoes (or the starch in the potatoes) can sometimes remain tough if you cook them in something acidic like sour cream. If you cook them with milk or heavy cream, they should be nice and soft.

Why do my scalloped potatoes taste bland?

If you find your scalloped potatoes don’t have enough flavor, add herbs and seasonings! Thyme is a great one to start with, or some garlic powder, diced chives or extra salt and pepper.

How do you fix runny scalloped potatoes?

If your sauce is too runny just using milk, add heavy cream or whole milk to create an extra thick sauce.

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How to Make Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

A plate of au gratin potatoes

Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

5 from 102 votes
Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes with Ham is comfort food at its best! It is a great recipe to use up leftover ham after a holiday dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8

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Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Peel and slice potatoes, and tossed with a few pinches of salt. In a slow cooker, layer half of the potatoes, onion, ham, and cheese.
    A crock pot filled with potatoes, cheese, and ham
  • Repeat layer.
    A crock pot filled with potatoes, cheese, and ham
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together soup, milk, thyme, and fresh ground pepper. Pour over potato layers.
    A crock pot full of potatoes, cheese, ham, and cream of mushroom soup
  • Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or on LOW for 6-8 hours.
    Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

Notes

  • For best results, use starchy potatoes like Russet, Idaho or Yukon Gold potatoes.
  • Yukon golds are nice because the skin isn’t as thick and dry as a Russet so you don’t have to peel them perfectly. In fact, leaving a little bit of the peel on adds nutrients and gives it a nice texture. If you want the best of both worlds, use half of each!
  • If you want to make this a vegetarian dish or use it only as a side dish (we love using this as a side dish for Easter dinner), then you can substitute mushrooms, carrots, or extra potatoes for the ham.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 19gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 759mgPotassium: 1075mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 245IUVitamin C: 31.8mgCalcium: 246mgIron: 7.6mg

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  1. I substituted country gravy for the cream of mushroom soup to avoid going out in a snow storm. It turned out great! Creamy, delicious and savory. Thanks!

    1. I wouldn’t recommend it because frozen potatoes can store a lot of liquid and it will make the dish watery when reheated.

  2. Omg, I made this for Thanksgiving, and it’s wonderful!! I used to think ham steaks and cut them into 3 pieces each. It was so good, and I will make this again, and I’m not a big ham person!

  3. 5 stars
    This was so awesome , omg hubs & son loved it , I am a very hearty eater also . We don’t like mushroom soup so I made some homemade cream sauce w/chicken broth, roux,milk & added Velveeta too .. lotsa chunks of cheddar and omg out of the park . I started it off on high 2 hours and low last 3 hours . Thank you Echo

  4. 4 stars
    How do I adjust the crockpot temperature to have this ready in five hours? High for two hours then to low for the remaining hours? Thank you for any advice.

  5. I haven’t tried this yet. I have made something very similar and it tasted great, but the potatoes turned brown. What prevents the potatoes from turning brown?

  6. 5 stars
    So good and comforting. I also added broccoli florets and slow cooked for eight hours. I’ll be adding this to my recipes.

  7. 5 stars
    Absolutely LOVED this recipe. I have been hunting the internet high and low to find a scallop potato and ham recipe with just the right texture, flavor, and creaminess to check off all the boxes to fulfill my scallop potato craving. I have tried SO many and, frankly, this recipe was so simple, I lacked much confidence in it’s overall success. I could NOT have been more wrong. Wow! I use internet recipes all the time and rarely comment, but this time it would have been criminal to consume this potato perfection and leave the creator unacknowledged. Thank-you so much.
    By the way, my boyfriend has the pallet of a toddler and won’t eat any cheese, eggs, mayo, sour cream, cream cheese, etc. (Basically all the yummy things that just take recipes over the top.) When I can’t smuggle in the ingredient, I usually have to prepare two versions of the dish or go without. For this recipe, I just placed uncooked lasagna sheets down the middle of the crock pot vertically and layered in his half without the cheese. It worked like a charm and I was able to save the work of making a second dish. He loved the recipe too! In fact we are making it for the 2nd time this week for some friends that are visiting. It’s THAT GOOD.

  8. Ok grandma taught me to bake it but time limits the crock pot meals are easier favorites. Living in Ky I add home made called greens with hint of bacon and diced onion and seasoned salt when cooked for a side to the meal. Family loves it and kids even take seconds on the greens at times.

  9. 5 stars
    I love a good crockpot recipe and this one is just amazing! These potatoes come out with the best texture and the absolute best flavor!

  10. Can’t wait to try this recipe! Looks good! Easier than baking which I have always done! And always have to check and worry if it’s done! Thank You for a great creation!

  11. We grew up poor and potatoes were made for every single dinner. I love this dish so much, amazing childhood memories!

    1. So happy to hear this recipe brought back happy memories! That is our goal! Thanks for the nice comment 😀

    1. You probably wouldn’t want to use canned because the canned ones are typically pre-cooked. They will get too soft in the slow cooker with the additional time. You may be better off just baking. Hope this helps!

    1. This recipe would work with cream of chicken soup or cream of celery. We have a recipe for Cream of Chicken soup works as a great base. See the recipe here: /condensed-cream-of-chicken-substitute/

    1. I have always made this dish with ham, but I don’t see why cooked chicken or turkey wouldn’t work just as well. It would also be delicious as a side dish without any meat at all. You could substitute carrots, mushrooms, more potatoes or another vegetable in place of the ham. Thanks for asking, Jenn!

    1. The milk does not curdle. I’ve made this several times and I’ve never had that problem. You may have a problem adding it at the end because when mixed with the soup it gives the potatoes the liquid needed to cook and become soft and tender. If you are concerned about it, a better alternative would be to use water in place of the milk. Thank you for asking!

    1. I like leaving the potato skins on. As long as you wash the potatoes thoroughly, you’re good to go, it makes for a more nutritional, hearty (and easier) potato casserole! I have also used a bag of ore ida potatoes obrien instead of chopping raw potatoes and onions. It works great if you’re pinched for time as everything is cut up, plus you get chopped green peppers too !! I’ve added sour cream and extra cheese to my casserole as well. Use your imagination as long as the moisture is appropriate to the potato amounts. Enjoy!!