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Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes recipe offers a creamy, cheesy side dish perfect for comforting meals. Thinly sliced russet potatoes are layered with a rich sauce made from heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic, and cheeses, then slow-cooked to tender perfection in a crock pot. Ideal for gatherings or meal prepping, these scalloped potatoes are effortlessly delicious with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 3 pounds russet potatoes (about 3-4 large potatoes), sliced 1/4 inch thick

Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (can use salted butter)
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Cheese

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Optional Topping

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Potatoes: Slice 3 pounds of russet potatoes into 1/4 inch thick rounds. You can slice them by hand or use a mandolin for even pieces. Set the sliced potatoes aside.
  2. Make the Sauce: In a small pot over low heat, combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Stir occasionally until the butter melts completely. Avoid boiling. Alternatively, melt the ingredients in the microwave carefully. Remove from heat once combined.
  3. Layer the Potatoes: In the crock pot, place one third of the sliced potatoes as the first layer.
  4. Add Sauce: Pour half a cup of the prepared cream and butter sauce evenly over the potato layer.
  5. Add Cheese: Sprinkle one third of the shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese evenly on top of the sauce layer.
  6. Repeat Layers: Repeat layering two more times with the remaining potatoes, sauce, and cheeses, building up the dish in thirds.
  7. Cook: Cover the crock pot and cook on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, or on low heat for 5 to 6 hours, until the potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
  8. Garnish and Serve: If desired, sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried parsley over the top for color and added flavor. Serve warm as a comforting side dish.

Notes

  • You can substitute salted butter for unsalted if preferred, but adjust salt accordingly.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace chicken broth with vegetable broth.
  • Use a mandolin slicer for uniform potato slices to ensure even cooking.
  • Do not let the cream mixture boil, as it could curdle or cause separation.
  • This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings, but adjust crock pot size accordingly.
  • Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/crock-pot-scalloped-potatoes-recipe/